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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Of what does Lynne accuse Truman?
(a) Marrying her as a white oddity.
(b) Marrying her for her money.
(c) Having an affair with Meridian.
(d) Betraying his family.

4. What does Meridian come to realize about herself?
(a) She needs to be more assertive.
(b) She should reveal her feelings more often.
(c) She is too judgmental.
(d) She could kill for the movement.

5. What did the woman make her husband promise to do if she came back?
(a) He had to stop beating her.
(b) He had to let her mother move in.
(c) He had to kill the dog.
(d) He had to get a better job.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At what kind of factory did the man used to work?

3. What was the shame of the woman who was rude to Meridian when she was out canvassing?

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

5. Why does Lynne think Truman will admire her figure now?

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