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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 86-90.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Celie think Nettie died?
(a) During a rebel attack.
(b) From African Fever.
(c) In childbirth.
(d) On a sunken ship.

2. How long does Millie let Sofia visit with her family before taking her back home?
(a) A weekend.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) The entire afternoon.
(d) 1 hour.

3. What groundbreaking piece of information does Nettie reveal to Celie in one of her letters?
(a) That she has been having an affair with Samuel.
(b) That she is pregnant.
(c) That their mother is still alive.
(d) That Pa is not their real father.

4. What does Harpo start have nightmares about after meeting Sofia?
(a) Sofia marrying another man.
(b) His mother’s death.
(c) A life alone.
(d) His father’s fists.

5. What is Shug’s occupation?
(a) Dancer.
(b) Artist.
(c) Writer.
(d) Singer.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Shug leaves town, how do Harpo and Sofia try to cheer Celie?

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

3. Why is Mr. upset with the townsfolk after Shug moves in with him?

4. How does Mr. react when Nettie moves into his house?

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

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