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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the father’s of Celie’s baby?
(a) Her brother.
(b) The preacher.
(c) Her father.
(d) She doesn't know.

3. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her mother.
(c) God.
(d) Her father.

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

5. What does Celie’s father think she did church, leading to a terrible beating?
(a) Bad mouth him.
(b) Wink at a boy.
(c) Laugh at the choir.
(d) Shakes the preacher’s hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?

2. How does Mr. encourage Harpo to keep his wife in line?

3. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?

4. Why does Mr. kick Kate out of the house?

5. What does Celie call her father?

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