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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of Harpo’s body does Celie notice is changing due to his excessive habit?
(a) His belly.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His skin.
(d) His teeth.

2. How old is Sofia when Harpo proposes to marry her?
(a) 16.
(b) 15.
(c) 17.
(d) 18.

3. What one activity won’t Mr. help with for Shug’s care?
(a) He won’t bathe her.
(b) He won’t change her sheets.
(c) He won’t clean up her vomit.
(d) He won’t lift her in and out of bed.

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

5. After moving in with the family, what does Shug want Mr. to do for her?
(a) Leave her alone.
(b) Marry her.
(c) Stand up to her father.
(d) Give her money to visit a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Celie’s mother die?

2. Which of the following characters receives most of Mr.’s praise at home?

3. Why does Harpo think Sofia refuses to mind him?

4. What does Shug comment on the first time she meets Celie?

5. What is Squeak’s real name?

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