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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Celie think is the major difference between her marriage and Harpo’s?
(a) There is no love in her marriage but there is in Harpo’s.
(b) She and Mr. are old while Harpo and Sofia are young.
(c) There is no abuse in Harpo’s marriage but there is in hers.
(d) She and Mr. are childless while Harpo and Sofia can have children.

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

5. How many children do Mr. and Shug have together?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?

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

3. What does the term “bright” mean to Harpo?

4. How old is Sofia when Harpo proposes to marry her?

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

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