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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. With whom does Meridian's father share much compassion because of their plight?
(a) Native Americans.
(b) Jews.
(c) Negroes.
(d) Catholics.

2. Who is Meridian's friend who also got pregnant at the age of 14?
(a) Sadie.
(b) Nelda.
(c) Janelle.
(d) Gemma.

3. What was Meridian's father's profession?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Bus driver.
(c) Mechanic.
(d) Librarian.

4. Meridian has a feeling of ___________ that she can't shake.
(a) Sadness.
(b) Euphoria.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Ennui.

5. Who is Anne-Marion?
(a) Meridian's daughter.
(b) Meridian's neighbor.
(c) Meridian's college roommate.
(d) Meridian's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What college does Meridian have the opportunity to attend?

2. What is the only thing Truman finds in Meridian's house?

3. Meridian's thoughts are compared to ______________.

4. Meridian has a spell of _______________.

5. How does Meridian feel after her baby is born?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Anne-Marion different from Meridian?

2. How does Meridian meet Truman?

3. How is the premise of Saxon College in stark contrast to the world Meridian knows?

4. What is the NOTC?

5. Why does Tommy Odds zero in on Lynne as a target for his anger?

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

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

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

9. What is Meridian's approach to helping people and getting them interested in voting?

10. Why do the girls not see that cutting down The Sojourner is a self destructive act?

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