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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 36-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Sofia move in with after she leaves Harpo?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) Her mother.

2. What name did Celie sew into her daughter’s diaper before the baby was taken away from her?
(a) Odele.
(b) Opal.
(c) Olivia.
(d) Ophelia.

3. Why is Sophia arrested?
(a) For her fight with Squeak.
(b) For starting a fire.
(c) For attacking the mayor.
(d) For underage drinking.

4. What is a juke joint?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A dance step.
(c) A police officer.
(d) A bar.

5. Why doesn’t Pa want Nettie to marry Mr.?
(a) Because he hopes Nettie will marry rich.
(b) Because he has no money for a dowry.
(c) Because he thinks Celie should get married first.
(d) Because Mr. is a violent man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harpo blame for his strange bruises?

2. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?

3. What does Celie call her father?

4. How does Sofia react to being slapped?

5. What does Shug teach Celie about sex?

(see the answer key)

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