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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 do after they are persuaded?
(a) Gets on her knees and prays.
(b) Calls to the neighbors to tell them.
(c) Hugs Laura.
(d) Starts dancing and singing gospel songs.

2. Who is Birdie Lee?
(a) A cop who is watching the women to make sure they are not doing anything illegal.
(b) A small elderly woman who steps forward and promises that from that night on she's giving her life to Jesus.
(c) A small girl who wants her mommie to be healed.
(d) A prostitute who brings a message from her pimp.

3. What does Laura want from Essie the next morning?
(a) Her betting stubs.
(b) A commitment for the church idea.
(c) Coffee and money.
(d) The morning newspaper.

4. Over what do the women argue in Chapter 7?
(a) How to use the collection.
(b) Laura using the money for booze.
(c) Which Bible to buy.
(d) Laura ruining the church's reputation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Essie do when Laura inspires her?

2. As Laura leaves, what is she hoping?

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

4. What would be a general description of Laura?

5. What could the wine glass symbolize as far as Laura's character?

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