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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 state is the town of Chicokema?

2. How does Meridian feel when she learns she is pregnant?

3. Meridian's mother believes that going to church will ___________________.

4. Meridian's mother's demeanor can be characterized as ____________.

5. What was Meridian's mother's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is an important theme of the story introduced in the first section?

2. What is the premise of MERIDIAN?

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

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

5. What is Meridian's goal in tending to both Lynne and Truman after the death of their daughter?

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

7. How does Meridian see herself in the young girl in prison and how does that help Meridian?

8. Why does Lynne think she is a good target for Tommy's rage?

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

10. What is the NOTC?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book MERIDIAN? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Walker uses more than one instance of irony in the story. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony. What is the major irony in the story? Explain.

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