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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Meridian: Clouds, The Attainment of Good, Awakening, and Battle Fatigue.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Truman's last name?
(a) Miller.
(b) Held.
(c) McAfee.
(d) Hansen.

3. To whom does Meridian's father give the deed for his small farm?
(a) Walter Longknife.
(b) His church.
(c) Meridian.
(d) The government.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Meridian when she has her child?

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

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

4. Why do the girls at the college riot?

5. During what decade does the story take place?

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