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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 15-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Celie feel so guilty about that she struggles to sleep at night?
(a) Stealing money from Sofia’s purse.
(b) Encouraging Harpo to beat his wife.
(c) Taking the Lord's name in vein.
(d) Having impure thoughts about Shug Avery.

3. How old is Celie the first time her father sexually assaults her?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Thirteen.

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

5. In what season were Mr. and Celie married?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Fall.
(d) Spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters receives most of Mr.’s praise at home?

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

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

4. What is Shug’s occupation?

5. What bothers Celie about her father’s new wife?

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