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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Meridian come to realize about herself?
(a) She is too judgmental.
(b) She could kill for the movement.
(c) She needs to be more assertive.
(d) She should reveal her feelings more often.

6. What does Truman say Meridian is not cut out to do?
(a) Cook.
(b) Kill.
(c) Paint.
(d) Be a mother.

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

8. What does Meridian take to a town meeting?
(a) Rotten food.
(b) The dead body of a child.
(c) A petition.
(d) Street signs.

9. What does the woman hope?
(a) To have a good Christmas.
(b) To see her grandkids raised.
(c) To see a black U.S. President.
(d) To be buried on Mother's Day.

10. Meridian and Truman talk about the willingness to __________.
(a) Judge.
(b) Betray.
(c) Kill.
(d) Love.

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

12. Why does Lynne go to Truman's studio?
(a) To take him something to eat.
(b) To tell him Camara has been attacked.
(c) To tell him Meridian is dying.
(d) To tell him to come home.

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

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

15. Meridian and Truman encounter a man making ___________ out of newspaper.
(a) Ships.
(b) Hats.
(c) Logs.
(d) Shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Meridian goes back to church at a ____________ church.

2. What name does Lynne call the woman in #131?

3. What was the shame of the woman who was rude to Meridian when she was out canvassing?

4. Why did the woman have to go back to her husband after she left him?

5. What does Lynne recall about the place in #139?

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