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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. As Laura is getting into her robes, who does she want to come see her?
(a) Marietta.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Birdie Lee.
(d) CJ.

2. Why does Laura hire an artist?
(a) To paint murals of a black Adam and Eve and other Biblical scenes.
(b) To sketch line drawings of Biblical scenes on the pews.
(c) To inscribe the name of the church on a piece of slate.
(d) To do a portrait of Laura to hang in the church.

3. What rumor is going around about Buddy?
(a) That he is in jail for rape.
(b) That he is dating another woman.
(c) That he is dying.
(d) That he is in cahoots with the police.

4. Who is evicted to make room for the church?
(a) Some drifters.
(b) Some men moved in from the bowery.
(c) Some rejects from Blecker Street.
(d) A Southern family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is Buddy hungry?

2. In what is Laura most interested?

3. When Buddy comes in, what does he say about Marty?

4. What does Essie imagine doing with the church?

5. How does Laura feel towards Essie?

(see the answer key)

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