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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. As Laura leaves, what is she hoping?
(a) That Essie will reconsider.
(b) That Essie doesn't bring her daughter there.
(c) That a favorite of her many men friends will visit that night.
(d) To win the next ten thousand dollar pot at the tracks.

2. What is Laura clutching at the end of the chapter as the two women make a decision?
(a) An empty wine glass.
(b) A bottle of Jim Daniels.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A gambling ticket.

3. What does Essie do when Laura inspires her?
(a) Faints.
(b) Sings a gospel church.
(c) Runs inside to get her Bible.
(d) Jumps up and starts preaching.

4. Who starts a church a few blocks from where Essie and Laura sit?
(a) A reformed pimp.
(b) An active drug dealer.
(c) An ex-cop.
(d) A reformed alcoholic.

5. How does Essie clean her nails?
(a) By scouring them with a brillo pad.
(b) By soaking her fingers in soapy water.
(c) With a knife she keeps on her for protection.
(d) By cutting them down to the quick.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Essie describe the Bible she finds?

2. Why does Laura begin to sing?

3. What does Essie want to do with the money?

4. What does Essie want to discuss with Laura?

5. What is distracting Laura from listening to Essie?

(see the answer key)

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