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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 does the boy in #47 do when he learns Meridian is pregnant?
(a) He gives her abortion money.
(b) He marries her.
(c) He calls her a whore.
(d) He denies it.

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

3. Who was the woman who planted the large magnolia tree?
(a) Louvinie.
(b) Lorraine.
(c) Lovie.
(d) Laurette.

4. For whom did Meridian's father mourn?
(a) His brother.
(b) Jews.
(c) Native Americans.
(d) Meridian.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is Truman's wife?

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

5. Who was Truman's daughter?

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