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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the man in #121 tell Lynne that she should have sex with him?

2. What does Lynne say was the last thing that bound her and Truman?

3. What had happened to Truman and Lynne's daughter a year ago?

4. What does Lynne buy from a local deli?

5. What kind of relationship does Truman want with Meridian?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Meridian and Lynne. Why is Truman attracted to both women? Why did he choose Lynne to become his wife? What qualities about Lynne are undesirable for him?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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