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

Short Answer Questions

1. Meridian thinks a revolution should begin with _______________.

2. What do both Lynne and Meridian miss in their lives?

3. What dish has the man prepared for his sick wife?

4. Who is with Truman in his studio?

5. What is the name of the man working with the newspaper?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Poverty takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite three examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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