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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 59-61.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Celie jealous of Mr. and Shug at Harpo’s bar?
(a) Because she overhears Mr. tell Shug that he loves her.
(b) Because she sees them kissing.
(c) Because of the way Shug is looking at Mr.
(d) Because they dance together all night.

3. Why was Shug so harsh with Celie when they first met?
(a) She was sick.
(b) She was scared.
(c) She was jealous.
(d) All of the answers are true.

4. What is Shug’s occupation?
(a) Singer.
(b) Writer.
(c) Artist.
(d) Dancer.

5. Why does Mr. have a bad reputation?
(a) All of the answers are true.
(b) He beats women.
(c) He might have killed his wife.
(d) He had an affair with Shug.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the “big surprise” Shug reveals at Christmas?

2. How does Mr. encourage Harpo to keep his wife in line?

3. Where did Mr. hide Nettie’s letters?

4. Why doesn’t Pa want Nettie to marry Mr.?

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

(see the answer key)

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