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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 11-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn’t Pa want Nettie to marry Mr.?
(a) Because Mr. is a violent man.
(b) Because he thinks Celie should get married first.
(c) Because he hopes Nettie will marry rich.
(d) Because he has no money for a dowry.

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

3. What does Celie call her father?
(a) Dad.
(b) Sir.
(c) The Devil.
(d) Pa.

4. How do Celie’s sisters-in-law feel about her housekeeping skills?
(a) They are jealous.
(b) They are impressed.
(c) They are confused.
(d) They are disgusted.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Celie hope Nettie will escape from Pa’s house?

3. What name did Celie sew into her daughter’s diaper before the baby was taken away from her?

4. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?

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

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