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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 73-79.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Corrine’s son’s name?
(a) Alexander.
(b) Ammon.
(c) Adam.
(d) Aaron.

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

3. According to Shug, where can God be found?
(a) All of the answers are true.
(b) In the color purple.
(c) In the beauty of the wildflowers.
(d) In our own hearts.

4. Who is the only person Celie has ever loved, aside from Nettie?
(a) Pa.
(b) Shug.
(c) Mr.
(d) Harpo.

5. Why does Celie think Nettie is dead after she leaves Mr.’s house?
(a) She overhears Mr. talking about how he killed her.
(b) She hears about an unidentified murder victim whose appearance is similar to Nettie’s.
(c) Nettie promises to write letters but none arrive.
(d) Nettie constantly worried that someone was after her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Pa’s new wife?

3. How does Shug react when Celie starts crying about the rape and incest she suffered from?

4. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?

5. What is the first thing that Nettie’s letters reveal to Celie?

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