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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the only person Celie has ever loved, aside from Nettie?
(a) Harpo.
(b) Shug.
(c) Pa.
(d) Mr.

2. What bothers Celie about her father’s new wife?
(a) She has a shrieking voice.
(b) She is physically affectionate.
(c) She is not religious.
(d) She is not a good cook.

3. What is the “big surprise” Shug reveals at Christmas?
(a) Her new husband.
(b) Diamond earrings.
(c) A pair of pants for Celie.
(d) A car for Mr.

4. Which of Corinne’s possessions are given to Nettie after her death?
(a) Her clothing.
(b) Her books.
(c) Her wedding ring.
(d) Her photo albums of the children.

5. What is the first thing that Nettie’s letters reveal to Celie?
(a) That her children are alive.
(b) That Nettie is moving to Africa.
(c) That Nettie is married.
(d) That Pa is dead.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When she returns home, how many children does Sofia now have?

3. What makes Shug feel well enough to move out of Mr.’s house?

4. Why won’t the women at church help Shug when they hear she is ill?

5. How long does Millie let Sofia visit with her family before taking her back home?

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