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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. How does Meridian feel after her baby is born?

2. Why is the boy in #47 considered good to Meridian?

3. Why does Tommy Odds berate Truman?

4. What is notable about Meridian's mother's preacher's voice?

5. What group does Tommy Odds form?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference between how Meridian and Truman view the story of the woman whose husband loved his dog more than he loved her?

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

3. What is the irony of Lynne's character regarding being oppressed?

4. How does Meridian's work in the civil rights office begin to open up her world?

5. How does Meridian's spirituality differ from her mother's religion?

6. How have Meridian and Lynne changed when Lynne comes for a visit?

7. How is Meridian different from her mother?

8. How do Meridian's parents differ in their views of injustice?

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

10. What is the meaning of Meridian's burying the gold under a magnolia tree as a child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of injustice. Identify at least two examples about injustice in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of injustice.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Truman Held. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him, if anything, at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Meridian Hill. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her, if anything, at this point in her life?

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