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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 68-72.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the letters, how does Nettie feel being away from Celie?
(a) Like she’s finally coming into her own.
(b) Like her heart is breaking.
(c) Untouchable.
(d) All alone.

2. What does Mr.’s brother, Tobias, bring for Shug when he visits?
(a) A Bible.
(b) A tin of condensed milk.
(c) A bouquet of flowers.
(d) A box of chocolates.

3. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?
(a) God.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her sister.

4. How does Shug react when Celie starts crying about the rape and incest she suffered from?
(a) She kisses her.
(b) She ignores her.
(c) She prays for her.
(d) She slaps her.

5. How does Mr. encourage Harpo to keep his wife in line?
(a) By beating her.
(b) By sleeping with other women.
(c) By keeping her pregnant.
(d) By paying her compliments.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Sofia sentenced for her crime?

2. Why was Nettie allowed to join the reverend and his wife on their mission trip?

3. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?

4. How many children does Mr. have?

5. How did the reverend and his wife treat Nettie when she first arrived?

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