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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11, 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are some of Laura's "rocks" for security?
(a) The numbers, her daughter, and church.
(b) Church, her daughter, and liquor.
(c) Men, her daughter, and church.
(d) Men, the numbers, and liquor.

2. Why does Laura begin to sing?
(a) To get the people's attention.
(b) To praise the Lord.
(c) To express how good she feels.
(d) To cheer up Essie.

3. What does Laura say she can provide?
(a) Inspirational preaching.
(b) The organ music.
(c) Gambling numbers.
(d) The muscle men to keep everyone safe.

4. What could the wine glass symbolize as far as Laura's character?
(a) Self-destruction.
(b) A casting off of an old way of life.
(c) The wine Laura will offer in communion at church.
(d) Seeing through a glass darkly.

5. What does Laura want from Essie the next morning?
(a) Coffee and money.
(b) Her betting stubs.
(c) The morning newspaper.
(d) A commitment for the church idea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What cliche does Laura quote to convince Essie?

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

3. For what does Laura say they need money?

4. What does Chapter 6 describe?

5. In Chapter 4, what do the two women argue about concerning the Bible?

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