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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the woman make her husband promise to do if she came back?

2. What does Meridian come to realize about herself?

3. The man in #121 wants to know what it is Lynne can't stand--_____________ or blacks.

4. What does Lynne say was the last thing that bound her and Truman?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the role of spirituality and ecstasy in Meridian's life. Under what circumstances does she reach this point? Is this something she can control? Does she consider it a gift or a curse?

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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