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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 Celie’s mother die?
(a) She dies due to childbirth complications.
(b) Her husband murders her.
(c) She commits suicide.
(d) She accidentally drowns in the river.

2. What does the term “bright” mean to Harpo?
(a) Light-skinned.
(b) Tall.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Virginal.

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

4. What does Pa say about Celie that convinces Mr. to marry her?
(a) That she will make a good stepmother to his children.
(b) That she responds well to beatings.
(c) That she is smart and a quick thinker.
(d) That she is a good cook.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. have a bad reputation?

2. What does Harpo blame for his strange bruises?

3. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?

4. How does Mr. react when he learns that Sofia is pregnant?

5. How does Celie react when Mr. returns home after his frolic with Shug?

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