Tambourines to Glory | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

1. What are Essie and Laura doing at the opening of this novel?

Comparing memories of the Palm Sundays, Easters, and church-going habits of their childhoods.

2. What would be a general description of Laura?

Large breasted, sexual, sensual, and fond of her liquor.

3. What would be a general description of Essie?

Essie is overweight, has a beautiful singing voice, and has a sixteen-year-old daughter.

4. Who starts a church a few blocks from where Essie and Laura sit?

A reformed pimp.

5. Why does Laura want to start a church?

To make money.

6. What cliche does Laura quote to convince Essie?

The Lord helps those who help themselves.

7. How is the church a few blocks away doing?

Making lots of money.

8. What does Laura say Essie can provide?

The music.

9. What does Laura say she can provide?

Inspirational preaching.