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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Truman Held: Visits, Lynne, and Tommy Odds.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why is Truman perplexed by Meridian's reactions to him?
(a) She kicks him out of her house.
(b) She still loves him.
(c) She is no longer interested in him.
(d) She does not remember him.

4. What did Meridian bury underneath a tree when she was seven?
(a) A bar of gold.
(b) A diary.
(c) A doll.
(d) A box of shiny stones.

5. What is notable about Meridian's mother's preacher's voice?
(a) It is unintelligible.
(b) It is booming.
(c) It is soothing.
(d) It is melodious.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What sign is posted in the restaurant window?

3. Meridian's mother says that only _____________ wouldn't want her own baby.

4. Of what does Tommy Odds particularly disapprove regarding white women in the Civil Rights movement?

5. What new name does Meridian give her baby?

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