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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 22-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Sofia when Harpo proposes to marry her?
(a) 17.
(b) 16.
(c) 18.
(d) 15.

2. What name did Celie sew into her daughter’s diaper before the baby was taken away from her?
(a) Opal.
(b) Olivia.
(c) Odele.
(d) Ophelia.

3. Who decides that Shug should come live in the house with Celie’s family?
(a) Harpo.
(b) Sofia.
(c) Mr.
(d) Celie.

4. Why does Mr. have a bad reputation?
(a) All of the answers are true.
(b) He had an affair with Shug.
(c) He beats women.
(d) He might have killed his wife.

5. Why won’t the women at church help Shug when they hear she is ill?
(a) Because they don’t have the funds to help non-members.
(b) Because they don’t want to offend Celie.
(c) Because they think she is a “hussy.”
(d) Because they’re afraid her illness is contagious.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr.’s father feel about Shug living in the house?

2. What is the name of Celie’s sister?

3. Who tries to keep Celie in school before Pa pulls her out?

4. What one activity won’t Mr. help with for Shug’s care?

5. What is Shug’s occupation?

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