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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. How does Essie describe the Bible she finds?
(a) Large, ornately decorated, and expensive.
(b) Small and easily held.
(c) Worn but functional.
(d) One that has pictures.

2. What are Essie and Laura doing at the opening of this novel?
(a) Comparing memories of the Palm Sundays, Easters, and church-going habits of their childhoods.
(b) Eating at Dewdrop diner.
(c) Smoking on the stoop of the apartment.
(d) At a horse race.

3. For what does Laura say they need money?
(a) To buy hymnals.
(b) For a tambourine and a Bible.
(c) To rent the local community center.
(d) To pay an organist.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Essie's response to Laura's suggestion on buying the Bible?

2. What would be an accurate description as to how Laura is described in Chapter 3?

3. What does Laura do after they are persuaded?

4. As Laura leaves, what is she hoping?

5. What does Essie want to discuss with Laura?

(see the answer key)

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