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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. In what year do Lynne and Truman arrive at the state in #94?

2. What does Meridian do when she realizes she is pregnant with Truman's child?

3. What does Meridian achieve through her illness?

4. What did Meridian bury underneath a tree when she was seven?

5. What has a traveling circus brought to town?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Truman learn about where Meridian is living and her illness?

2. How is Anne-Marion different from Meridian?

3. What is significant about the TV program that Lynne and Meridian watch in terms of discrimination against women?

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

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

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

7. Why is Lynne caught between two worlds?

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

9. Describe Meridian's mother.

10. How do Meridian and Truman help Margaret Treasure and why is this help the standard for how they approach people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the symbolism of The Sojourner magnolia tree. What does it represent to the young women on campus? Why do they destroy it when their rights are denied? What is the significance of the new limb sprouting on the tree at the end of the story?

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