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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Meridian: The Driven Snow, The Conquering Prince, and The Recurring Dream.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Meridian's mother believes that going to church will ___________________.
(a) Make her humble.
(b) Bring her to good.
(c) Get her into heaven.
(d) Make her better than everyone else.

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

3. How old is Meridian when she has her child?
(a) 13.
(b) 17.
(c) 15.
(d) 19.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Meridian feel when she learns she is pregnant?

2. When does Meridian realize she has a feeling of love for Truman?

3. What did Meridian's mother consider her children to be?

4. Why do the girls at the college riot?

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

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