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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26 and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Essie say there will be none?
(a) Male ministers.
(b) White people attending.
(c) Black men in the church.
(d) White choir members.

2. What becomes the two women's church?
(a) Essie's apartment.
(b) The train station.
(c) The local Methodist chapel.
(d) The first floor in an old brownstone.

3. Of what is Laura still jealous?
(a) Birdie Lee.
(b) Essie.
(c) Them white folks what's got so much.
(d) Chicken-Crow-For-Day.

4. What does Essie do when Laura inspires her?
(a) Jumps up and starts preaching.
(b) Runs inside to get her Bible.
(c) Sings a gospel church.
(d) Faints.

5. What does Essie think Laura should be thinking?
(a) Of how to get the people to donate more money.
(b) Of the future.
(c) Of the souls they're saving with their preaching.
(d) Of how they are going to keep the authorities from interferring.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Laura and Essie react to Buddy's obvious attraction to Marietta?

2. What could the wine glass symbolize as far as Laura's character?

3. What does Laura want from Essie the next morning?

4. What has Essie forbidden while Marietta is living with Laura and Essie?

5. How does Laura picture Essie's role in the street corner church?

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