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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would be an accurate description as to how Laura is described in Chapter 3?
(a) Slovenly.
(b) Joyful and meek.
(c) Attractive and sexual.
(d) Sad and homely.

2. What cliche does Laura quote to convince Essie?
(a) Ask not and you get not.
(b) Ask and ye shall receive.
(c) The Lord helps those who help themselves.
(d) The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.

3. 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 will take money out of her welfare payments because she does not want to start a church on gambling profits.
(c) She thinks it's a great idea.
(d) She faints.

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

5. What are Essie and Laura doing at the opening of this novel?
(a) Comparing memories of the Palm Sundays, Easters, and church-going habits of their childhoods.
(b) At a horse race.
(c) Eating at Dewdrop diner.
(d) Smoking on the stoop of the apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Essie do when Laura inspires her?

2. How does Essie describe the Bible she finds?

3. What do Essie's imaginings lead her to do?

4. What would be a general description of Essie?

5. How does Laura inspire Essie?

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