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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 did the woman in #24 bury beneath the big magnolia tree?
(a) Her severed tongue.
(b) Placenta.
(c) Rare documents.
(d) Gold coins.

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

3. How old was the Wild Child when Meridian met her?
(a) 19.
(b) 7.
(c) 13.
(d) 11.

4. Meridian and Anne-Marion get involved in what type of procession?
(a) A homecoming parade.
(b) An anti-war march.
(c) A Civil Rights march.
(d) The Wild Child's funeral.

5. With whom does Meridian's father share much compassion because of their plight?
(a) Jews.
(b) Native Americans.
(c) Negroes.
(d) Catholics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the boy in #47 do when he learns Meridian is pregnant?

2. What does Meridian tell Truman about herself?

3. What is a central part of Meridian's experience?

4. Under what kind of tree does Meridian bury the object in #34?

5. Who is Anne-Marion?

(see the answer key)

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