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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. What central conflict does this chapter set up?
(a) The quests for earthly gratification and spiritual grace.
(b) Between the two woman over a man.
(c) The conflict between two Christian doctrines.
(d) The conflict between the two women over who gets to preach.

2. About what does Laura complain?
(a) That CJ isn't loud enough with the "Amen's."
(b) That Birdie Lee is not up to her usual standards of playing.
(c) That the drums always stop just before she's about to make her entrance.
(d) That Marietta has talked about Laura meanly behind her back.

3. Who has not yet bought any holy water?
(a) Chicken-Crow-For-Day.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Essie.
(d) Birdie Lee.

4. What is Essie's response to Laura's suggestion on buying the Bible?
(a) She is hesitant but knows it's the only way.
(b) She thinks it's a great idea.
(c) She will take money out of her welfare payments because she does not want to start a church on gambling profits.
(d) She faints.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Laura want to start a church?

3. What would be an accurate description as to how Laura is described in Chapter 3?

4. What does Laura want from Essie the next morning?

5. For what does Laura say they need money?

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