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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 28-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Shug Avery.
(c) Her stepchildren.
(d) Her sister.

5. What does Sofia worry about Harpo doing too much?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Eating.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Harpo’s life change after Sofia leaves him?

2. How do Celie’s sisters-in-law feel about her housekeeping skills?

3. Why does Sofia finally decide to leave Harpo?

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

5. What does Celie think is the major difference between her marriage and Harpo’s?

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