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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 62-67.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grady call Shug, which deeply annoys Celie?
(a) Lady.
(b) Honey.
(c) Mama.
(d) Girl.

2. Why do the Olinka people pity Nettie?
(a) Because she is far away from her family.
(b) Because she is poorer than they are.
(c) Because she is unmarried.
(d) Because she doesn’t have any children.

3. Where does Shug own a beautiful new home?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Memphis.
(c) Minneapolis.
(d) Little Rock.

4. Who decides that Shug should come live in the house with Celie’s family?
(a) Celie.
(b) Harpo.
(c) Mr.
(d) Sofia.

5. Why does Harpo finally agree to let Squeak sing at his juke joint?
(a) The customers have specifically requested her.
(b) Shug tells him that he could make a lot of money off her.
(c) There is no one else to sing the songs after Shug leaves.
(d) Squeak threatens to leave him if he rejects her again.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the “big surprise” Shug reveals at Christmas?

3. Which of the following words does Shug use to describe Celie when they first meet?

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

5. How did Shug and Grady meet?

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