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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 does Laura think about the Lord's help?
(a) That the Lord helps in abundance when the Spirit moves Laura to preach.
(b) That the Lord helps them who helps themselves.
(c) That if the Lord is taking care of her, she can take care of her man.
(d) That the Lord ain't never helped her before so why would he help now.

2. What does Essie want to do with the money?
(a) Bank it for a future need.
(b) Have two more murals painted.
(c) Hire a real minister.
(d) Buy hymnals.

3. How does Laura suggest they buy the Bible?
(a) Asking the pimp down the street to buy it for them.
(b) Profits from her gambling.
(c) She has no idea how they can afford it.
(d) Collecting money on the street corner.

4. Why does Laura want to start a church?
(a) To be able to be on display.
(b) To please God.
(c) To make money.
(d) To save souls.

5. In Chapter 4, what do the two women argue about concerning the Bible?
(a) Getting a less expensive Bible.
(b) Whether they should read from it at the opening of the preaching.
(c) If they even need a Bible since both have many verses memorized.
(d) What percentage of their first day's take will go towards its purchase.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would be a general description of Essie?

2. What happens after Essie joins in on the song?

3. What does the clerk give Essie when she pays off the Bible?

4. When do the women actually start preaching?

5. What central conflict does this chapter set up?

(see the answer key)

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