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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the woman make her husband promise to do if she came back?

2. What local building is bombed to the shock of everyone?

3. Where is Meridian in "Free at Last?"

4. Meridian and Truman encounter a man making ___________ out of newspaper.

5. Which of the following does Meridian NOT serve when Lynne and Truman visit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Walker is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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