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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 task does Meridian do at the Civil Rights office?
(a) Type a petition.
(b) Hand out flyers.
(c) Make coffee.
(d) Make phone calls.

2. When does Meridian realize she has a feeling of love for Truman?
(a) When she is beaten and dragged to jail.
(b) When he tries to teach her Spanish.
(c) When he drives her home.
(d) When he cooks dinner for her.

3. Meridian's mother believes that going to church will ___________________.
(a) Make her humble.
(b) Get her into heaven.
(c) Make her better than everyone else.
(d) Bring her to good.

4. Why is the boy in #47 considered good to Meridian?
(a) He gives her jewelry.
(b) He takes her to clubs.
(c) He doesn't beat her.
(d) He gives her money.

5. What is Meridian's baby's name?
(a) Eddie Jr.
(b) Bobby Jr.
(c) Duane.
(d) Sammy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the girls at the college riot?

2. What sign is posted in the restaurant window?

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

4. Meridian and Anne-Marion get involved in what type of procession?

5. Who is the father of Meridian's child?

(see the answer key)

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