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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Meridian's thoughts are compared to ______________.

2. Where does Meridian visit her father in "Indians and Ecstasy?"

3. Who has Truman married?

4. Meridian's mother believes that going to church will ___________________.

5. What did Meridian's mother consider her children to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is life like for Truman and Lynne in the South?

2. Why does Lynne think she is a good target for Tommy's rage?

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

4. Why does Mrs. Hill think that having children has ruined her life?

5. What is the significance of the synagogue bombing in Lynne's world?

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

7. What is Lynne's view of black people?

8. Why does Meridian begin getting very sick while at Saxon?

9. What is significant about the TV program that Lynne and Meridian watch in terms of discrimination against women?

10. Why does Tommy Odds rape Lynne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of guilt. Identify at least two examples about guilt in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of guilt.

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