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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What restaurant do the black men patronize with Lynne and Truman?

2. What does Meridian tell Truman about herself?

3. Meridian's mother feels that her children took away her _______________.

4. What does the boy in #47 do when he learns Meridian is pregnant?

5. What is Meridian's father doing when she visits him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What vow did Meridian not know if she could keep as part of a revolutionary group in college?

5. What is life like for Truman and Lynne in the South?

6. What role does the church play in the Civil Rights movement?

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

8. What is the significance of Meridian leaving her railroad cap for Truman when she leaves?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of spirituality and ecstasy in Meridian's life. Under what circumstances does she reach this point? Is this something she can control? Does she consider it a gift or a curse?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall setting for the novel. Why does Walker use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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