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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Chapter 6 describe?
(a) The first night the women go out to preach.
(b) It is a detailed description of the Bible they bought.
(c) The pimp who threatens them for stealing his members.
(d) The two women's contrasting appearances.

3. How does Essie clean her nails?
(a) By scouring them with a brillo pad.
(b) By cutting them down to the quick.
(c) By soaking her fingers in soapy water.
(d) With a knife she keeps on her for protection.

4. What does the clerk give Essie when she pays off the Bible?
(a) A bookmark with the 23rd Psalm on it.
(b) A picture of Jesus.
(c) A wall hanging saying GOD BLESS THIS HOME.
(d) A picture of the last supper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Laura say they need money?

2. What literary technique is used after the description of the tambourine being passed?

3. As Laura leaves, what is she hoping?

4. How does Laura suggest they buy the Bible?

5. How does Laura picture Essie's role in the street corner church?

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