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

2. Why does a doctor offer to tie Meridian's tubes?
(a) To prevent disease.
(b) She is too ill to have a child.
(c) She is too young to keep getting pregnant.
(d) In exchange for sexual favors.

3. Meridian's thoughts are compared to ______________.
(a) Clouds.
(b) Poison.
(c) Rainbows.
(d) Anchors.

4. How does Meridian think that Truman grieves?
(a) He gets drunk.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He does drugs.
(d) He writes.

5. What does Meridian do when she realizes she is pregnant with Truman's child?
(a) They get married.
(b) She has an abortion.
(c) She gives the baby up for adoption.
(d) She gives the baby to her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Meridian and Anne-Marion live at the university?

2. What is the Sacred Serpent?

3. What was Meridian's mother's profession?

4. Why does Meridian feel guilty about giving her baby away?

5. What is Truman's daughter's name?

(see the answer key)

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