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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 28 and 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Laura hear two women saying about Buddy?
(a) That he has taken over the west side gambling.
(b) That a handsome man like him is a "cross to bear" for the woman in his life.
(c) That he has secretly married a woman much younger than he.
(d) That he has left New York.

2. What does Laura want to do with the money?
(a) Buy her man a car.
(b) Donate it to the overseas mission fund.
(c) Have a big party.
(d) Get them better living quarters.

3. What do Laura and Buddy believe about Essie?
(a) That she is embezzling money from the church.
(b) That she actually believes what Laura preaches.
(c) That she is becoming too holy.
(d) That she is keeping others from buying the holy water.

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

5. What angers Laura as she arrives at the church?
(a) That the flowers have not been put on the altar.
(b) That Essie is not there.
(c) That Buddy's car is not there and Birdie Lee is singing beautifully.
(d) That CJ and Marietta are smooching in Laura's dressing room.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What doesn't Essie miss?

3. As Laura is getting into her robes, who does she want to come see her?

4. For what is Buddy hungry?

5. What does Laura say about Essie that is hurtful?

(see the answer key)

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