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1. What are Essie and Laura doing at the opening of this novel?

Comparing memories of the Palm Sundays, Easters, and church-going habits of their childhoods.

2. What would be a general description of Laura?

Large breasted, sexual, sensual, and fond of her liquor.

3. What would be a general description of Essie?

Essie is overweight, has a beautiful singing voice, and has a sixteen-year-old daughter.

4. Who starts a church a few blocks from where Essie and Laura sit?

A reformed pimp.

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