4. Why does Gabriel not want John to come under the power of the lord?
(a) He will make a better preacher than himself
(b) He is not his real son
(c) He is evil
(d) He has a better life ahead of him

5. What does Elizabeth call her innocence?
(a) Her petal
(b) Her satin silk
(c) Her pearl
(d) Her diamond

6. How did Royal die?
(a) In a plane crash
(b) In a gun fight
(c) In a car crash
(d) In a knife fight

7. Why could Deborah not bear Gabriel children?
(a) She had a fear of sex
(b) She was brutally raped
(c) She did not want to have his children
(d) She wanted to stay pure for God

8. Where did Elizabeth move to with her aunt?
(a) Mississippi
(b) Washington
(c) New York
(d) Maryland

9. Which of the following words can be used to describe Esther?
(a) Serious
(b) Religious
(c) Crazy
(d) Irreligious

10. Who is the son that God promised Gabriel in a dream?
(a) Abe
(b) Davis
(c) Roy
(d) John

11. What does Gabriel command John to do?
(a) Kneel
(b) Go to the shop
(c) Sing
(d) Leave

12. Which of the following does Elizabeth use to describe her relationship with Gabriel?
(a) Her savior
(b) Her funhouse
(c) Her hiding place
(d) Her redemption

13. What had the black youth just robbed?
(a) A store
(b) An old lady
(c) A house
(d) A bank

14. How does Gabriel think he has made amends for his sin?
(a) By working hard
(b) By praying everyday
(c) By admitting his mistakes
(d) By caring for Elizabeth and John

15. What room in the white people's house did Gabriel first make love to Esther?
(a) The kitchen
(b) The bedroom
(c) The lounge
(d) The games room