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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 49-51.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mr. encourage Harpo to keep his wife in line?
(a) By beating her.
(b) By keeping her pregnant.
(c) By sleeping with other women.
(d) By paying her compliments.

3. Why did Shug’s parents kick her out of the house when she was young?
(a) Because she was wild.
(b) Because they had to move to a smaller place.
(c) Because she disgraced them with an out-of-wedlock pregnancy.
(d) Because there were simply too many children in the house.

4. What does the term “bright” mean to Harpo?
(a) Light-skinned.
(b) Tall.
(c) Virginal.
(d) Intelligent.

5. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?
(a) Because he is afraid of Pa’s jealousy.
(b) Because he thinks she is ugly.
(c) Because she is too old for him.
(d) Because he is truly in love with Nettie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the giveaway on the envelopes that they have come from Nettie, not anyone else?

2. How does Celie react when Mr. returns home after his frolic with Shug?

3. Why does Sofia finally decide to leave Harpo?

4. Who is the only person Celie has ever loved, aside from Nettie?

5. Who offers to speak to the warden on Sofia’s behalf?

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