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

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 Bible.
(c) A gambling ticket.
(d) A bottle of Jim Daniels.

3. 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.

4. What central conflict does this chapter set up?
(a) The conflict between two Christian doctrines.
(b) The conflict between the two women over who gets to preach.
(c) Between the two woman over a man.
(d) The quests for earthly gratification and spiritual grace.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are some of Laura's "rocks" for security?

3. Who starts a church a few blocks from where Essie and Laura sit?

4. What would be a general description of Essie?

5. What is Essie's opinion of Laura's lifestyle?

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