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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 86-90.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What groundbreaking piece of information does Nettie reveal to Celie in one of her letters?
(a) That their mother is still alive.
(b) That Pa is not their real father.
(c) That she is pregnant.
(d) That she has been having an affair with Samuel.

3. On what holiday are Celie and Nettie reunited?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Easter.
(c) Independence Day.
(d) Christmas.

4. How does Celie’s family react to Tashi?
(a) They don’t understand why she can’t speak English.
(b) They gush over how beautiful she is.
(c) They are intimidated by her scars.
(d) They ignore her completely.

5. What does Celie say about the day when she is reunited with Nettie and her children?
(a) It is the most beautiful day of her life.
(b) For the first time, everything in her life makes sense.
(c) She has never felt so much love.
(d) It is the youngest she has ever felt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Shug suddenly decide to take Mary Agnes to Memphis with her as well?

2. How many of Shug’s children would like to continue a relationship with her?

3. Where does Celie stab Mr. when he tries to stop her from going to Memphis with Shug?

4. Why is Mr. upset with the townsfolk after Shug moves in with him?

5. Why won’t the women at church help Shug when they hear she is ill?

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