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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Meridian's baby's name?
(a) Eddie Jr.
(b) Bobby Jr.
(c) Sammy.
(d) Duane.

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

3. For whom did Meridian's father mourn?
(a) Meridian.
(b) His brother.
(c) Native Americans.
(d) Jews.

4. Where does Meridian visit her father in "Indians and Ecstasy?"
(a) The hospital.
(b) At school.
(c) His shed.
(d) His bedroom.

5. Meridian's father's walls are filled with what?
(a) Newspaper pages.
(b) Oil paintings.
(c) Posters.
(d) Photos and artifacts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Meridian's response to whether she believes in God.

2. Who is Truman's wife?

3. What is Truman's last name?

4. What does Meridian tell Truman about herself?

5. Who does Meridian date while at Saxon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the symbolism of the new branch growing from The Sojourner?

2. Describe how Meridian's inner turmoil begins to exhibit physically. What is the significance of Meridian's illness?

3. Whose funeral is held in "Free at Last" and why is it viewed from the perspective of poor, black people?

4. Why does Mrs. Hill think that having children has ruined her life?

5. What happens to Meridian when she finally succumbs to Truman's advances?

6. Describe the setting of "Free at Last."

7. What is the significance of the synagogue bombing in Lynne's world?

8. What is the premise of MERIDIAN?

9. What is the nature of Truman and Lynne's relationship at the end of the book?

10. What is the NOTC?

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