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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is notable about Meridian's appearance at this time?
(a) She is limping.
(b) She has gained a lot of weight.
(c) She has shaved her head.
(d) She is stooped.

2. Who is Rims Mott?
(a) A welder.
(b) An electrician.
(c) A painter.
(d) A plumber.

3. Where do Truman and Meridian sleep when they are on the road?
(a) A cheap hotel.
(b) A truck stop.
(c) A sleeping bag.
(d) A bed & breakfast.

4. What does Lynne do to the man in #121 after he rapes her?
(a) Kisses the place where his arm was amputated.
(b) Stabs him.
(c) Kicks him in the genitals.
(d) Shoots him.

5. What local building is bombed to the shock of everyone?
(a) A mosque.
(b) A synagogue.
(c) A library.
(d) A Catholic church.

6. Where does Lynne decide to live?
(a) Meridian's house.
(b) Truman's studio.
(c) Her parents' house.
(d) Her old house.

7. What is Meridian's main goal in life?
(a) To visualize
(b) To listen.
(c) To teach.
(d) To heal.

8. What is noticeable about Meridian's appearance at this point in the story?
(a) She is stooped.
(b) Her hair is white.
(c) Her hair is growing back in.
(d) She walks with a limp.

9. How did the owners of the deli used to view Lynne?
(a) With disdain.
(b) With admiration.
(c) With sorrow.
(d) With pity.

10. Meridian goes back to church at a ____________ church.
(a) Episcopalian.
(b) Baptist.
(c) Methodist.
(d) Catholic.

11. What does Lynne say was the last thing that bound her and Truman?
(a) Art.
(b) Civil Rights marches.
(c) Money.
(d) Camara.

12. What name does Lynne call the woman in #131?
(a) Mammy.
(b) Hussy.
(c) White witch.
(d) Miss Scarlett.

13. Meridian and Truman encounter a man making ___________ out of newspaper.
(a) Shoes.
(b) Logs.
(c) Hats.
(d) Ships.

14. What kind of relationship does Truman want with Meridian?
(a) He wants to be her mentor.
(b) He wants her to love him.
(c) He wants no relationship.
(d) He wants to be a brother to her.

15. Which of the following does Meridian NOT serve when Lynne and Truman visit?
(a) Bologna.
(b) Peanut butter.
(c) Tea.
(d) Grapes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Meridian alternately visit Truman and Lynne for a while?

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

3. What does Meridian leave behind when she goes?

4. Why does the man in #121 bring some NOTC boys to Lynne's house the next day?

5. What is the name of the sick woman?

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