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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 long does Mr. leave Celie alone when Shug comes to town?
(a) Four days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Three days.
(d) One day.

2. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?
(a) Her stepchildren.
(b) Shug Avery.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her husband.

3. What does Shug comment on the first time she meets Celie?
(a) Celie’s housekeeping.
(b) Celie’s marriage.
(c) Celie’s religious faith.
(d) Celie’s physical appearance.

4. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?
(a) Because he is truly in love with Nettie.
(b) Because he thinks she is ugly.
(c) Because she is too old for him.
(d) Because he is afraid of Pa’s jealousy.

5. How does Celie react to the news that Shug Avery is coming to town?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She is apathetic.
(c) She is excited.
(d) She is jealous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?

2. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?

3. What does Shug call Mr. that surprises Celie?

4. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?

5. How does Celie react when Mr. returns home after his frolic with Shug?

(see the answer key)

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