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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Meridian: Indians and Ecstasy, English Walnuts, and The Happy Mother.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Meridian unable to believe existed during her childhood?
(a) Easter Bunny.
(b) Tooth Fairy.
(c) God.
(d) Santa Claus.

2. What is a central part of Meridian's experience?
(a) School.
(b) Spirituality.
(c) Sex.
(d) Theater.

3. Why do the girls at the college riot?
(a) The National Guard has been posted at classrooms.
(b) They are prevented from having the Wild Child's funeral there.
(c) They are protesting the appointment of the new Dean of Girls.
(d) They want co-ed dorms.

4. During what decade does the story take place?
(a) 1960s.
(b) 1980s.
(c) 1910s.
(d) 1930s.

5. What did Meridian's mother consider her children to be?
(a) A delight.
(b) A burden.
(c) A gift.
(d) A destiny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Meridian's great-grandmother?

2. What was Meridian's father's profession?

3. Who is Anne-Marion?

4. What kind of business did George Daxter own?

5. What is Meridian's last name?

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