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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 36-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?
(a) The sheriff.
(b) The reverend.
(c) The seamstress.
(d) The doctor.

2. When she returns home, how many children does Sofia now have?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

3. What does Shug comment on the first time she meets Celie?
(a) Celie’s religious faith.
(b) Celie’s marriage.
(c) Celie’s housekeeping.
(d) Celie’s physical appearance.

4. What does Shug promise she will do before she moves out?
(a) Finish the quilt.
(b) Save Harpo’s marriage.
(c) Teach Celie how to read.
(d) Stop Mr.’s abuse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Celie think Nettie is dead after she leaves Mr.’s house?

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

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

4. What part of Harpo’s body does Celie notice is changing due to his excessive habit?

5. How old is Celie the first time her father sexually assaults her?

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