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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26 and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Essie feel about the new apartment?
(a) Essie is ecstatic and grateful no matter where it came from.
(b) She is hesitant.
(c) She is happy and thinks it came from God.
(d) She is despondent.

2. What is likely foreshadowed in the scene between Buddy and Laura in Chapter 27?
(a) Nothing out of the ordinary.
(b) Serious trouble in their relationship.
(c) A possible reconciliation.
(d) Marriage.

3. About what does CJ seem surprised?
(a) When CJ learns he is accepted into Columbia University.
(b) When Marietta says she is moving back to the South.
(c) When Marietta says she loves him.
(d) When Marietta says she wants to be a writer.

4. How much money have they accumulated at the opening of Chapter 13?
(a) Two thousand dollars.
(b) One thousand dollars.
(c) Fifteen thousand dollars.
(d) Ten thousand dollars.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the women actually start preaching?

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

3. What has Essie forbidden while Marietta is living with Laura and Essie?

4. What does Chapter 6 describe?

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

(see the answer key)

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