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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 11-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did Harpo meet the girl that he claims to have fallen in love with?
(a) At the library.
(b) At church.
(c) At school.
(d) At a block party.

3. What color fabric does Celie hope to buy for her very first dress?
(a) Yellow.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Purple.

4. How does Celie’s mother die?
(a) She commits suicide.
(b) She accidentally drowns in the river.
(c) She dies due to childbirth complications.
(d) Her husband murders her.

5. Who tries to keep Celie in school before Pa pulls her out?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her teacher.
(c) Her husband.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following characters receives most of Mr.’s praise at home?

3. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?

4. What does Pa say about Celie that convinces Mr. to marry her?

5. What does Celie’s father think she did church, leading to a terrible beating?

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