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

2. 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) Have you stolen anything.
(c) Do you believe in God.
(d) Are you pregnant.

3. What are Anne-Marion's religious beliefs?
(a) She is Baptist.
(b) She is an atheist.
(c) She is Jewish.
(d) She is Catholic.

4. What is the name of a huge magnolia tree at the college?
(a) The Sojourner.
(b) Mother's Tears.
(c) The Gatekeeper.
(d) Maggie.

5. What is a central part of Meridian's experience?
(a) Theater.
(b) Spirituality.
(c) Sex.
(d) School.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lynne doing with the black children at the beginning of this section?

2. In what language does Truman introduce himself when he meets Meridian?

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

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

5. The Civil Rights workers go on a protest march against segregated ________________.

(see the answer key)

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