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

2. What does Celie start sewing to keep her mind off killing Mr.?
(a) Quilts.
(b) Christening gowns.
(c) Pants.
(d) Dresses.

3. What does Celie’s father think she did church, leading to a terrible beating?
(a) Wink at a boy.
(b) Laugh at the choir.
(c) Bad mouth him.
(d) Shakes the preacher’s hand.

4. What does Pa say about Celie that convinces Mr. to marry her?
(a) That she will make a good stepmother to his children.
(b) That she is smart and a quick thinker.
(c) That she responds well to beatings.
(d) That she is a good cook.

5. What country does Nettie travel to with the hopes of appealing to the government?
(a) Canada.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) Spain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Celie inherit when Pa dies?

2. Why does Mr. kick Kate out of the house?

3. Why didn’t the previous missionaries in Olinka participate in the traditional welcoming rituals?

4. Who does Mary Agnes ask to look after Suzy Q while she is away?

5. How does Celie hope Nettie will escape from Pa’s house?

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