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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Meridian: Indians and Ecstasy, English Walnuts, and The Happy Mother.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Anne-Marion?
(a) Meridian's daughter.
(b) Meridian's neighbor.
(c) Meridian's sister.
(d) Meridian's college roommate.

3. What was Meridian's mother's profession?
(a) Receptionist.
(b) Cook.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Nurse.

4. Meridian and Anne-Marion get involved in what type of procession?
(a) A homecoming parade.
(b) An anti-war march.
(c) A Civil Rights march.
(d) The Wild Child's funeral.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the woman in #24 bury beneath the big magnolia tree?

2. How does Meridian feel after her baby is born?

3. How does Meridian think that Truman grieves?

4. With whom does Meridian's father share much compassion because of their plight?

5. What is a woman doing in the town square of Chicokema?

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