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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. Who does Meridian date while at Saxon?
(a) Truman.
(b) Jerome.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Harley.

2. What is Lynne doing with the black children at the beginning of this section?
(a) They are swimming.
(b) They are playing with her hair.
(c) They are playing Candyland.
(d) They are eating ice cream.

3. What is notable about Meridian's appearance at this time?
(a) She has gained a lot of weight.
(b) She is limping.
(c) She has shaved her head.
(d) She is stooped.

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

5. What is a woman doing in the town square of Chicokema?
(a) Dancing in the fountain.
(b) Staring down the town's tank.
(c) Performing in mime.
(d) Sunbathing nude.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the topic of some of the poetry Lynne writes?

2. Meridian has a spell of _______________.

3. What restaurant do the black men patronize with Lynne and Truman?

4. What is notable about Meridian's mother's preacher's voice?

5. What does Anne-Marion notice about Meridian one day?

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