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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Tommy Odds particularly disapprove regarding white women in the Civil Rights movement?
(a) Their uppity manners.
(b) Their unwillingness to work.
(c) The way they dress.
(d) Their affairs with black men.

2. Where is Meridian in "Free at Last?"
(a) Chicago.
(b) Detroit.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Miami.

3. What is Meridian's main goal in life?
(a) To visualize
(b) To teach.
(c) To listen.
(d) To heal.

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

5. Why does Lynne think Truman will admire her figure now?
(a) She has gained some weight.
(b) She is super skinny.
(c) She has had breast implants.
(d) She has really firm thighs.

6. At what kind of factory did the man used to work?
(a) Copper.
(b) Tire.
(c) Iron.
(d) Auto.

7. Who is Miss Margaret's sister?
(a) Lucille.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Sissy.
(d) Mablene.

8. What did the woman make her husband promise to do if she came back?
(a) He had to kill the dog.
(b) He had to let her mother move in.
(c) He had to get a better job.
(d) He had to stop beating her.

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

10. What dish has the man prepared for his sick wife?
(a) Meat loaf.
(b) Venison stew.
(c) Chicken soup.
(d) Toast.

11. What does Meridian tell Lynne before she leaves?
(a) She is the best friend she has ever had.
(b) She is in love with Truman.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She's tried not to hate her.

12. Why does Meridian alternately visit Truman and Lynne for a while?
(a) To counsel them about their marriage.
(b) To have a place to stay.
(c) To help them with their grief.
(d) To ask for help with Civil Rights marches.

13. What is the ditch behind Meridian's house called?
(a) Mighty Mississippi.
(b) Rio Grande.
(c) The pool.
(d) The river.

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

15. Meridian is gathered with people for what occasion?
(a) Graduation.
(b) Wedding.
(c) Funeral.
(d) Civil Rights march.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lynne decide to live?

2. What does Meridian take to a town meeting?

3. Who is with Truman in his studio?

4. Who rapes Lynne in this chapter?

5. Who does Lynne say are the only people who ever loved her?

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