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

2. What does Laura do to keep the cops from stopping the preaching because of no license?
(a) Nothing since the problem has miraculously not happened.
(b) Gives them sex.
(c) Bribes them.
(d) Tells them God will fix their problems.

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. 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 is hesitant but knows it's the only way.
(d) She faints.

5. Who starts a church a few blocks from where Essie and Laura sit?
(a) An active drug dealer.
(b) An ex-cop.
(c) A reformed pimp.
(d) A reformed alcoholic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laura say Essie can provide?

2. As Laura leaves, what is she hoping?

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

4. What might be a theme of this story symbolically portrayed in the final lines of this chapter?

5. What happens after Essie joins in on the song?

(see the answer key)

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