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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Lynne doing with the black children at the beginning of this section?
(a) They are eating ice cream.
(b) They are swimming.
(c) They are playing Candyland.
(d) They are playing with her hair.

2. How does Meridian feel when she learns she is pregnant?
(a) She is happy.
(b) She is scared.
(c) She is shocked.
(d) She is sad.

3. What do Truman and Lynne do in the evenings?
(a) Ride on a motorcycle.
(b) Watch movies.
(c) Volunteer at the hospital.
(d) Work in the yard.

4. What does the government eventually do with Meridian's father's farm?
(a) Digs it up to make a lake.
(b) Creates a living history museum.
(c) Makes it a public park.
(d) Turns it into a landfill.

5. Meridian's mother's demeanor can be characterized as ____________.
(a) Jovial.
(b) Introverted.
(c) Angry.
(d) Shy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Meridian's last name?

2. What was Meridian's father's profession?

3. What sign is posted in the restaurant window?

4. Why does Meridian allow her boss to kiss and fondle her?

5. Who has Truman married?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the death of Lynne and Truman's daughter unfortunately a natural extension of their "unnatural" marriage?

2. What mysticism is associated with the serpent's mound?

3. What is the difference between how Meridian and Truman view the story of the woman whose husband loved his dog more than he loved her?

4. What is the significance of Meridian leaving her railroad cap for Truman when she leaves?

5. What is the meaning of Meridian's burying the gold under a magnolia tree as a child?

6. What is the story of The Sojourner magnolia tree?

7. Describe how Meridian's inner turmoil begins to exhibit physically. What is the significance of Meridian's illness?

8. Why is guilt so prevalent in Meridian's life and how does it begin?

9. How is the premise of Saxon College in stark contrast to the world Meridian knows?

10. What does Lynne tell Meridian about her past experiences with black men and how they have impacted her life?

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