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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 does Essie want to discuss with Laura?
(a) Bringing Essie's daughter there.
(b) Getting a preaching license from city hall.
(c) The idea for the church.
(d) Taking the bus to Brooklyn to visit Essie's mother.

2. What does Laura say Essie can provide?
(a) The decorations.
(b) The music.
(c) The preaching.
(d) The flowers.

3. What does Laura say she can provide?
(a) The organ music.
(b) The muscle men to keep everyone safe.
(c) Inspirational preaching.
(d) Gambling numbers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Laura clutching at the end of the chapter as the two women make a decision?

2. In Chapter 4, what do the two women argue about concerning the Bible?

3. What could the wine glass symbolize as far as Laura's character?

4. What is Essie's opinion of Laura's lifestyle?

5. How does Laura suggest they buy the Bible?

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