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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Essie's response to Laura's suggestion on buying the Bible?
(a) She faints.
(b) She is hesitant but knows it's the only way.
(c) She will take money out of her welfare payments because she does not want to start a church on gambling profits.
(d) She thinks it's a great idea.

2. What does Laura say Essie can provide?
(a) The decorations.
(b) The preaching.
(c) The music.
(d) The flowers.

3. What do Essie's imaginings lead her to do?
(a) Cry.
(b) Pray.
(c) Dance.
(d) Sing.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Laura clutching at the end of the chapter as the two women make a decision?

2. What would be a general description of Laura?

3. How does Laura inspire Essie?

4. How does Laura suggest they buy the Bible?

5. What is distracting Laura from listening to Essie?

(see the answer key)

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