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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 49-51.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children does Mr. have?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

2. Why does Sofia finally decide to leave Harpo?
(a) Because he kicks her out.
(b) Because she bored.
(c) Because he beats her.
(d) Because she has fallen in love with someone else.

3. What does Celie think is the major difference between her marriage and Harpo’s?
(a) She and Mr. are old while Harpo and Sofia are young.
(b) She and Mr. are childless while Harpo and Sofia can have children.
(c) There is no love in her marriage but there is in Harpo’s.
(d) There is no abuse in Harpo’s marriage but there is in hers.

4. How does Mr. encourage Harpo to keep his wife in line?
(a) By sleeping with other women.
(b) By keeping her pregnant.
(c) By paying her compliments.
(d) By beating her.

5. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?
(a) Because of his skin color.
(b) Because of his occupation.
(c) Because of his family history.
(d) Because of his lack of education.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Celie feel when she finds all the letters Mr. has hidden from her?

2. In what season were Mr. and Celie married?

3. Why was Shug so harsh with Celie when they first met?

4. Why does Squeak slap Sofia at the bar?

5. How long is Sofia sentenced for her crime?

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