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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. How long has it been since Essie has seen her daughter?
(a) 10 years.
(b) A few months.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 1 years.

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

3. What happens as they pass the tambourine?
(a) It is stolen.
(b) It is broken by accident.
(c) It is dumped along with its money into the sewer grate.
(d) It quickly fills with money.

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

5. Why does Laura's resentment to Birdie Lee vanish?
(a) Because Essie kicks her to make her behave.
(b) Because she realizes the spirit of the Lord is upon Birdie.
(c) Because Birdie drops a ten-dollar bill in the collection plate.
(d) Because the collection is larger than normal after Birdie comes forward.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Laura think about the Lord's help?

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

4. Of what do they persuade each other?

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

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