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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Essie's opinion of Laura's lifestyle?
(a) Calm and peaceful.
(b) Fun.
(c) Uplifting.
(d) Fast and loose.

2. Who is the woman that Laura calls a "bitch"?
(a) A talented singer whom Marty is bankrolling in the belief that she'll have a great career.
(b) A new girl up from Georgia.
(c) A friend of Marietta's.
(d) The daughter of a former friend of Laura's.

3. For what is Buddy hungry?
(a) Collard greens, Southern style.
(b) A tuna sandwich.
(c) A rare steak.
(d) A plate of Southern fried chicken.

4. What does the person from question #176 say?
(a) That she was happy to have been able to witness Buddy's death and make sure the right person is arrested.
(b) That from then on, Essie is the one and only minister of this church.
(c) That the person is financing the purchase of the building next door.
(d) Expresses gratitude about God's blessings.

5. Who joins Chicken-Crow-For-Day in reciting sins?
(a) Laura.
(b) Essie.
(c) Birdie Lee.
(d) A cop on the beat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Laura see Buddy as he is coming out of the shower?

2. What cliche does Laura quote to convince Essie?

3. What does going "North" mean to Southern Blacks at the time of this story?

4. What does Laura discover after she has talked about her life for some time?

5. What might be a theme of this story symbolically portrayed in the final lines of this chapter?

(see the answer key)

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