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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 30, 31 and 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Buddy admit?
(a) Taking his new girlfriend gambling.
(b) Taking 100 dollars from Essie's purse.
(c) Taking 100 dollars from Laura's purse.
(d) Fathering a child with a young white woman.

2. As Laura is getting into her robes, who does she want to come see her?
(a) Marietta.
(b) Birdie Lee.
(c) Buddy.
(d) CJ.

3. When Laura is alone, upon what does she reflect?
(a) That she's caught between Essie and Buddy - one too holy, the other not holy enough.
(b) That she wishes she had stayed in the South.
(c) That she is at the height of her glory.
(d) That she wishes she were more like Essie.

4. What do Essie's imaginings lead her to do?
(a) Cry.
(b) Dance.
(c) Pray.
(d) Sing.

5. What becomes the two women's church?
(a) The first floor in an old brownstone.
(b) Essie's apartment.
(c) The local Methodist chapel.
(d) The train station.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Essie watch while they are preaching and singing?

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

3. Upon what does Marietta muse?

4. What does Essie do when Laura inspires her?

5. Who does CJ say he will beat up?

(see the answer key)

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