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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 relationship does Truman want with Lynne?

3. What is the topic of some of the poetry Lynne writes?

4. Meridian is gathered with people for what occasion?

5. What is the name of the sick woman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain Walker's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where she did.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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