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

2. What does Pa say about Celie that convinces Mr. to marry her?
(a) That she responds well to beatings.
(b) That she is a good cook.
(c) That she will make a good stepmother to his children.
(d) That she is smart and a quick thinker.

3. Why does Harpo refuse to help Celie out around the house?
(a) Because he hates Celie.
(b) Because he is always too tired.
(c) Because his father has forbidden it.
(d) Because he thinks it is women’s work.

4. What does Celie say is keeping Shug alive?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her anger.
(c) Her talent.
(d) Her love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr.’s brother, Tobias, bring for Shug when he visits?

2. How old is Celie the first time her father sexually assaults her?

3. Why does Celie think Nettie is dead after she leaves Mr.’s house?

4. Why doesn’t Pa want Nettie to marry Mr.?

5. How does Mr. react when Nettie moves into his house?

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