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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Meridian: Sojourner, Have You Stolen Anything?, and Gold.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Meridian's father's profession?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Bus driver.
(c) Mechanic.
(d) Librarian.

2. Who collapses after taking the children to see the exhibit at the circus?
(a) Marchelle.
(b) Truman.
(c) Meridian.
(d) Sadie.

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

4. What does Meridian tell Truman about herself?
(a) She is selfish.
(b) She is delirious.
(c) She is contagious.
(d) She is sick.

5. What question does Meridian's mother ask her when Meridian tells her she has a feeling she can't shake?
(a) Have you stolen anything.
(b) Are you pregnant.
(c) Are you in love.
(d) Do you believe in God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Meridian has a feeling of ___________ that she can't shake.

2. What is the only thing Truman finds in Meridian's house?

3. In what state is the town of Chicokema?

4. Why do the girls at the college riot?

5. What has a traveling circus brought to town?

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