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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. Of what do they persuade each other?
(a) That the idea could work.
(b) That it is a foolish pipe dream.
(c) That God inspired them.
(d) That the devil inspired them.

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

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

4. What might be a theme of this story symbolically portrayed in the final lines of this chapter?
(a) That wine and church do not mix.
(b) That one should suspect people who start churches without a license.
(c) That a bad motive can turn out positively.
(d) The self-fueling obsession with pleasure can prevent awareness of opportunities for spiritual growth.

5. What does Essie want to discuss with Laura?
(a) Taking the bus to Brooklyn to visit Essie's mother.
(b) The idea for the church.
(c) Getting a preaching license from city hall.
(d) Bringing Essie's daughter there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laura want from Essie the next morning?

2. Of what does Laura accuse Essie?

3. Why does Laura want to start a church?

4. How does Laura inspire Essie?

5. What cliche does Laura quote to convince Essie?

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