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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what is Laura most interested?
(a) Moving out of Harlem.
(b) Laura is imagining all the things she can do with all the money she can bring in if she plays the numbers racket as Buddy suggested.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Buddy.

2. What is Laura clutching at the end of the chapter as the two women make a decision?
(a) An empty wine glass.
(b) A Bible.
(c) A gambling ticket.
(d) A bottle of Jim Daniels.

3. Who does CJ say he will beat up?
(a) Any man who does not respect Essie.
(b) No one.
(c) Buddy or any man who tries to take advantage of Marietta.
(d) Buddy for stealing from Marietta.

4. What would be a general description of Essie?
(a) Essie is petite with a size 18" waist, has a beautiful singing voice, and has a six-year-old daughter.
(b) Essie is almost 18, is fond of liquor and men.
(c) Essie is about 65, loves walking in the woods and canning fruits.
(d) Essie is overweight, has a beautiful singing voice, and has a sixteen-year-old daughter.

5. What is the reason for the time they arrive?
(a) They decide it would be better to wait to the next sunny day.
(b) They forgot to turn their clocks forward for Spring.
(c) They scrupulously watch the time to get there on time.
(d) Laura is entertaining a man in her room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laura do with all her money before she came to jail?

2. With what does this final chapter begin?

3. Who has Essie asked to come by and visit?

4. Why is Laura unhappy about Birdie Lee?

5. How does Essie feel about the new apartment?

(see the answer key)

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