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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Essie's response to Laura's suggestion on buying the Bible?
(a) She is hesitant but knows it's the only way.
(b) She thinks it's a great idea.
(c) She will take money out of her welfare payments because she does not want to start a church on gambling profits.
(d) She faints.

2. What does Chapter 6 describe?
(a) The pimp who threatens them for stealing his members.
(b) It is a detailed description of the Bible they bought.
(c) The two women's contrasting appearances.
(d) The first night the women go out to preach.

3. As Laura leaves, what is she hoping?
(a) That a favorite of her many men friends will visit that night.
(b) To win the next ten thousand dollar pot at the tracks.
(c) That Essie will reconsider.
(d) That Essie doesn't bring her daughter there.

4. How does Laura picture Essie's role in the street corner church?
(a) Singing and then fainting as if in ecstasy.
(b) Sitting quietly and occasionally singing.
(c) Sitting quietly and preaching.
(d) Singing and then preaching when Laura sings.

5. How does Laura suggest they buy the Bible?
(a) Collecting money on the street corner.
(b) Profits from her gambling.
(c) Asking the pimp down the street to buy it for them.
(d) She has no idea how they can afford it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Essie's imaginings lead her to do?

2. What literary technique is used after the description of the tambourine being passed?

3. How does Essie clean her nails?

4. What happens after Essie joins in on the song?

5. Of what does Laura accuse Essie?

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