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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Harpo finally agree to let Squeak sing at his juke joint?
(a) The customers have specifically requested her.
(b) Squeak threatens to leave him if he rejects her again.
(c) Shug tells him that he could make a lot of money off her.
(d) There is no one else to sing the songs after Shug leaves.

2. What does Shug dedicate to Celie?
(a) A poem.
(b) A dance step.
(c) A toast.
(d) A song.

3. How many children does Corrine have?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

4. What is Celie’s nickname for Henry Broadnax?
(a) A poem.
(b) A novel.
(c) The Prizefighter.
(d) A painting.

5. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?
(a) Because he thinks she is ugly.
(b) Because she is too old for him.
(c) Because he is afraid of Pa’s jealousy.
(d) Because he is truly in love with Nettie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Billy try to kick Sofia while she is watching him?

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

3. What does Celie say is keeping Shug alive?

4. Why does Mr. have a bad reputation?

5. Why was Nettie allowed to join the reverend and his wife on their mission trip?

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