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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Celie think is the major difference between her marriage and Harpo’s?
(a) She and Mr. are old while Harpo and Sofia are young.
(b) There is no abuse in Harpo’s marriage but there is in hers.
(c) She and Mr. are childless while Harpo and Sofia can have children.
(d) There is no love in her marriage but there is in Harpo’s.

3. What color is the fabric Shug donates to the quilt Celie and Sofia are working on?
(a) White.
(b) Blue.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Purple.

4. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?
(a) Because of his occupation.
(b) Because of his family history.
(c) Because of his lack of education.
(d) Because of his skin color.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Sophia arrested?

2. Why does Celie think Nettie is dead after she leaves Mr.’s house?

3. Who decides that Shug should come live in the house with Celie’s family?

4. What does Harpo blame for his strange bruises?

5. In what season were Mr. and Celie married?

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