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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Truman Held: Truman and Lynne: Time in the South, Of Bitches and Wives, and The New York Times.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Meridian visit her father in "Indians and Ecstasy?"
(a) His shed.
(b) At school.
(c) The hospital.
(d) His bedroom.

2. What do Truman and Lynne do in the evenings?
(a) Work in the yard.
(b) Watch movies.
(c) Ride on a motorcycle.
(d) Volunteer at the hospital.

3. Meridian has a feeling of ___________ that she can't shake.
(a) Guilt.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Ennui.
(d) Euphoria.

4. What kind of business did George Daxter own?
(a) Appliance store.
(b) Ice cream shop.
(c) Men's clothing store.
(d) Funeral home.

5. What does Truman feel he has done by marrying Lynne?
(a) Married beneath his class.
(b) Betrayed his race.
(c) Settled.
(d) Rushed into something.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Meridian when she has her child?

2. What is the name of a huge magnolia tree at the college?

3. What does Truman tell Meridian that makes her hit him?

4. Who is Anne-Marion?

5. Meridian and Anne-Marion get involved in what type of procession?

(see the answer key)

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