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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Squeak?
(a) Pa’s new wife.
(b) Sofia’s eldest daughter.
(c) Harpo’s girlfriend.
(d) The bartender.

2. How does Mr.’s attitude change after Shug moves in?
(a) He hums and whistles to himself.
(b) He begins ignoring Celie and the children completely.
(c) His temper becomes more unpredictable and violent.
(d) He is constantly nervous and emotional.

3. What is the name of Celie’s sister?
(a) Nettie.
(b) Coco.
(c) Lacey.
(d) Bree.

4. Why was Nettie allowed to join the reverend and his wife on their mission trip?
(a) Because Corrine refused to be parted from her.
(b) Because one of the missionaries backed out at the last minute.
(c) Because the church specifically requested that she join.
(d) Because they thought it would be helpful to have a black attendant.

5. How does Mr. encourage Harpo to keep his wife in line?
(a) By sleeping with other women.
(b) By beating her.
(c) By paying her compliments.
(d) By keeping her pregnant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grady call Shug, which deeply annoys Celie?

2. Who offers to speak to the warden on Sofia’s behalf?

3. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?

4. What does Nettie accuse Mr. of doing on the night she tried to leave the house?

5. Why is Celie jealous of Mr. and Shug at Harpo’s bar?

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