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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 15-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Sofia when Harpo proposes to marry her?
(a) 16.
(b) 18.
(c) 15.
(d) 17.

2. What does Harpo start have nightmares about after meeting Sofia?
(a) His father’s fists.
(b) His mother’s death.
(c) A life alone.
(d) Sofia marrying another man.

3. In what season were Mr. and Celie married?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

4. Which of the following characters receives most of Mr.’s praise at home?
(a) Nettie.
(b) Himself.
(c) Celie.
(d) Harpo.

5. Why does Harpo refuse to help Celie out around the house?
(a) Because he thinks it is women’s work.
(b) Because his father has forbidden it.
(c) Because he is always too tired.
(d) Because he hates Celie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?

2. How old is Celie the first time her father sexually assaults her?

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

4. What does Harpo blame for his strange bruises?

5. How does Mr. react when Nettie moves into his house?

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