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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 would be an accurate description as to how Laura is described in Chapter 3?
(a) Sad and homely.
(b) Attractive and sexual.
(c) Slovenly.
(d) Joyful and meek.

2. When do the women actually start preaching?
(a) Right after the New Year.
(b) Well into Spring.
(c) Early July.
(d) Late February.

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

4. How does Laura inspire Essie?
(a) She goes into a trancelike state and says "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me."
(b) She gives a demonstration of what she would preach.
(c) She says that Essie could bring her daughter there with the money.
(d) She describes all the fine things they would do for the people in the neighborhood.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Essie clean her nails?

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

5. What does Essie want to discuss with Laura?

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