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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the reverend and his wife treat Nettie when she first arrived?
(a) The made her pay room and board, like a lodger.
(b) They welcomed her as a long lost family member.
(c) They hired her in as a maid.
(d) They ignored her completely.

2. Why does Squeak slap Sofia at the bar?
(a) For insulting Celie.
(b) For talking over the lounge singer.
(c) For dancing with Harpo.
(d) For gossiping.

3. What does Shug promise she will do before she moves out?
(a) Teach Celie how to read.
(b) Finish the quilt.
(c) Stop Mr.’s abuse.
(d) Save Harpo’s marriage.

4. Which of the following characters receives most of Mr.’s praise at home?
(a) Nettie.
(b) Celie.
(c) Himself.
(d) Harpo.

5. Why does Sofia finally decide to leave Harpo?
(a) Because he beats her.
(b) Because he kicks her out.
(c) Because she has fallen in love with someone else.
(d) Because she bored.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr.’s brother, Tobias, bring for Shug when he visits?

2. Who does Sofia move in with after she leaves Harpo?

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

4. How does Celie feel when Shug suggests moving out?

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

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