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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 62-67.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the highest position for a woman in the Olinka village?
(a) School teacher.
(b) Reverend.
(c) Doctor.
(d) The chief’s wife.

2. How many children do Mr. and Shug have together?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

3. Why do the Olinka people pity Nettie?
(a) Because she is poorer than they are.
(b) Because she is unmarried.
(c) Because she is far away from her family.
(d) Because she doesn’t have any children.

4. How does Millie feel when she is surrounded by Sofia’s family?
(a) Apathetic.
(b) Terrified.
(c) Content.
(d) Overwhelmed.

5. Why does Billy try to kick Sofia while she is watching him?
(a) She muttered a racist phrase under her breath.
(b) She refused to throw the ball to him.
(c) He doesn’t want a black woman in the house.
(d) She insulted his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What groundbreaking piece of information does Nettie reveal to Celie in one of her letters?

2. Why don’t the Olinka people educate their daughters?

3. Why won’t the women at church help Shug when they hear she is ill?

4. Why is Mr. upset with the townsfolk after Shug moves in with him?

5. Which of the following words does Shug use to describe Celie when they first meet?

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