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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Harpo think Sofia refuses to mind him?
(a) She is too stubborn.
(b) She is too stupid.
(c) She is too spoiled.
(d) She is too immature.

2. What does Shug call Mr. that surprises Celie?
(a) Honey Bear.
(b) Big Papa.
(c) Boo Boo.
(d) Albert.

3. Why does Celie want to see Pa before she moves to Memphis?
(a) To confront him about her past.
(b) To properly say goodbye.
(c) To ask him for money.
(d) To update him about Nettie.

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

5. Why do the Olinka people pity Nettie?
(a) Because she is poorer than they are.
(b) Because she is unmarried.
(c) Because she is far away from her family.
(d) Because she doesn’t have any children.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Nettie first notice about the Olinka people?

3. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?

4. According to the letters, how does Nettie feel being away from Celie?

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

(see the answer key)

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