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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. What does Meridian tell Truman about herself?
(a) She is contagious.
(b) She is selfish.
(c) She is sick.
(d) She is delirious.

2. Who does Meridian tell about her marriage and child when she is at Saxon?
(a) Anne-Marion.
(b) No one.
(c) Truman.
(d) Janelle.

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

4. What job does Meridian get?
(a) Receptionist.
(b) Cook.
(c) Waitress.
(d) Typist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the woman who planted the large magnolia tree?

2. What is Meridian's response to whether she believes in God.

3. What happens to Meridian's baby?

4. What question does Meridian's mother ask her when Meridian tells her she has a feeling she can't shake?

5. What group does Tommy Odds form?

(see the answer key)

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