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

2. What would be a general description of Essie?
(a) Essie is about 65, loves walking in the woods and canning fruits.
(b) Essie is almost 18, is fond of liquor and men.
(c) Essie is overweight, has a beautiful singing voice, and has a sixteen-year-old daughter.
(d) Essie is petite with a size 18" waist, has a beautiful singing voice, and has a six-year-old daughter.

3. What does Laura do after they are persuaded?
(a) Says "Amen."
(b) Says "God is Great."
(c) Begins to plan how to spend all her money.
(d) Starts preaching on the corner immediately.

4. How is the church a few blocks away doing?
(a) Making no money, but saving lots of souls.
(b) Making lots of money.
(c) It's making enough money to pay the light bill.
(d) It folded in two weeks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laura say Essie can provide?

2. How long has it been since Essie has seen her daughter?

3. How does Laura suggest they buy the Bible?

4. Of what does Laura accuse Essie?

5. Why does Laura want to start a church?

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