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

2. Meridian tells Truman that he looks like ______________.
(a) Che Guevara.
(b) Death warmed over.
(c) Sammy Davis Jr.
(d) Clarence Thomas.

3. What is the only thing Truman finds in Meridian's house?
(a) Couch.
(b) Sleeping bag.
(c) Ironing board.
(d) Coffee pot.

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

5. Under what kind of tree does Meridian bury the object in #34?
(a) Magnolia.
(b) Oak.
(c) Pine.
(d) Peach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Meridian bury underneath a tree when she was seven?

2. How does Meridian think that Truman grieves?

3. What was Meridian unable to believe existed during her childhood?

4. Who was Truman's daughter?

5. How old was the Wild Child when Meridian met her?

(see the answer key)

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