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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Truman Held: Lynne and On Giving Him Back to His Own.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Lynne go after she gets pregnant with Camara?
(a) New York.
(b) Detroit.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Chicago.

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

3. How does Meridian feel when she learns she is pregnant?
(a) She is shocked.
(b) She is scared.
(c) She is sad.
(d) She is happy.

4. Meridian has a spell of _______________.
(a) Industriousness.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Blindness.
(d) Theatrics.

5. What group does Tommy Odds form?
(a) Angry Black Men for America.
(b) Special Olympics.
(c) Niggers-on-the-Corner-Voter-Machine.
(d) The Civil Rights Coalition.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Truman perplexed by Meridian's reactions to him?

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

3. What task does Meridian do at the Civil Rights office?

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

5. Meridian's mother's demeanor can be characterized as ____________.

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