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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Meridian leave behind when she goes?
(a) Furniture.
(b) Dishes.
(c) The railroad cap.
(d) Books.

2. What is the name of the man working with the newspaper?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Marv.
(c) Jerome.
(d) Tyrone.

3. What does Lynne do to the man in #121 after he rapes her?
(a) Shoots him.
(b) Kisses the place where his arm was amputated.
(c) Kicks him in the genitals.
(d) Stabs him.

4. What was the shame of the woman who was rude to Meridian when she was out canvassing?
(a) Her son was arrested for stealing.
(b) Her little girl is pregnant by a neighbor boy.
(c) Her husband has sex with their daughter.
(d) Her husband loved his dog more than he loved her.

5. The man in #121 wants to know what it is Lynne can't stand--_____________ or blacks.
(a) Frauds.
(b) Cripples.
(c) Heroes.
(d) Cheats.

6. Why did the woman have to go back to her husband after she left him?
(a) She loved him too much to stay away.
(b) He threatened to kill her if she didn't.
(c) She couldn't care for her kids on her own.
(d) He got sick and needed her.

7. What relationship does Truman want with Lynne?
(a) Husband.
(b) Lover.
(c) Friend and brother.
(d) No relationship.

8. What do both Lynne and Meridian miss in their lives?
(a) The South.
(b) Their mothers.
(c) Polite men.
(d) College days.

9. Who does Truman envision showing up one day?
(a) Anne-Marion.
(b) Aggie.
(c) Lynne.
(d) Meridian.

10. What kind of relationship does Truman want with Meridian?
(a) He wants no relationship.
(b) He wants her to love him.
(c) He wants to be a brother to her.
(d) He wants to be her mentor.

11. What do Lynne and Meridian do on their last night together?
(a) Sip wine and talk.
(b) Cook dinner together.
(c) Watch a TV program.
(d) Go to a movie.

12. What does Meridian refuse to do with Truman?
(a) Go on a protest march.
(b) Ride in his new car.
(c) Marry him.
(d) Go swimming.

13. Meridian goes back to church at a ____________ church.
(a) Catholic.
(b) Baptist.
(c) Episcopalian.
(d) Methodist.

14. What is Lynne's religious affiliation?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Baptist.
(d) Atheist.

15. Why does the man in #121 tell Lynne that she should have sex with him?
(a) He wants to marry her.
(b) Other women won't have him.
(c) It would be good for her career.
(d) He has always desired her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Meridian tell Lynne before she leaves?

2. What article of clothing does Meridian wear all the time?

3. What is Meridian's main goal in life?

4. What does Lynne buy from a local deli?

5. What local building is bombed to the shock of everyone?

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