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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. encourage Harpo to keep his wife in line?
(a) By paying her compliments.
(b) By beating her.
(c) By keeping her pregnant.
(d) By sleeping with other women.

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

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

4. How does Mr. react when Nettie moves into his house?
(a) He ignores her completely.
(b) He tries to seduce her.
(c) He treats her like his own daughter.
(d) He starts physically abusing her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color fabric does Celie hope to buy for her very first dress?

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

3. What is Shug’s occupation?

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

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

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