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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 68-72.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Celie suggest Harpo hire to help at the new bar?
(a) Mr.
(b) Pa.
(c) Shug.
(d) Nettie.

3. Why does Harpo refuse to help Celie out around the house?
(a) Because he hates Celie.
(b) Because his father has forbidden it.
(c) Because he is always too tired.
(d) Because he thinks it is women’s work.

4. How does Millie feel when she is surrounded by Sofia’s family?
(a) Apathetic.
(b) Content.
(c) Overwhelmed.
(d) Terrified.

5. Where does Nettie live?
(a) Canada.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Africa.
(d) Australia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Celie want to see Pa before she moves to Memphis?

3. What is a juke joint?

4. What does Shug teach Celie about sex?

5. How does Celie react to the news that Shug Avery is coming to town?

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