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

Short Answer Questions

1. Meridian and Truman take a picture of _____________ to the girl in prison for killing her baby.

2. What is the ditch behind Meridian's house called?

3. What does Lynne do to the man in #121 after he rapes her?

4. What had happened to Truman and Lynne's daughter a year ago?

5. What is Lynne's religious affiliation?

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Lynne. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her, if anything, at this point in her life?

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