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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 73-79.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the shop Celie opens in Memphis?
(a) Pantalones Company.
(b) Party Pants.
(c) Folkspants Unlimited.
(d) Pants.

3. How does Celie hope Nettie will escape from Pa’s house?
(a) By running away.
(b) Through her education.
(c) Through marriage.
(d) By killing him.

4. For whom does Sofia work when she is released from prison?
(a) The butcher.
(b) The mayor.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The reverend.

5. Why does Billy try to kick Sofia while she is watching him?
(a) She refused to throw the ball to him.
(b) He doesn’t want a black woman in the house.
(c) She insulted his father.
(d) She muttered a racist phrase under her breath.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Sofia when Harpo proposes to marry her?

2. Why is Sophia arrested?

3. What is the “big surprise” Shug reveals at Christmas?

4. Why does Nettie believe God sent her to live with the reverend and his family?

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

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