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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 did Meridian bury underneath a tree when she was seven?
(a) A diary.
(b) A bar of gold.
(c) A doll.
(d) A box of shiny stones.

2. Why does a doctor offer to tie Meridian's tubes?
(a) To prevent disease.
(b) She is too young to keep getting pregnant.
(c) She is too ill to have a child.
(d) In exchange for sexual favors.

3. How does Meridian think that Truman grieves?
(a) He gets drunk.
(b) He does drugs.
(c) He runs away.
(d) He writes.

4. Who was Fast Mary of the Tower?
(a) A college track star.
(b) A girl who entered college as a junior.
(c) Mary, Queen of Scots.
(d) A girl who killed her baby at college.

5. In what language does Truman introduce himself when he meets Meridian?
(a) English.
(b) French.
(c) German.
(d) Italian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Meridian and Anne-Marion get involved in what type of procession?

2. What happens to a house in Meridian's neighborhood one night?

3. What task does Meridian do at the Civil Rights office?

4. Who does Meridian tell about her marriage and child when she is at Saxon?

5. What is Meridian's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What mysticism is associated with the serpent's mound?

2. What is the story of The Sojourner magnolia tree?

3. How does Meridian try to affect change without resorting to violence?

4. How is Meridian's experience with sex typical of poor, black girls?

5. How is Anne-Marion different from Meridian?

6. Why does Tommy Odds rape Lynne?

7. With what group of people does Meridian's father sympathize and how does he show his compassion regarding the disposition of his farm?

8. What is the NOTC?

9. What is ironic about what the government does with Mr. Hill's farm?

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

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