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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Corinne die?
(a) She succumbs after a long battle with cancer.
(b) She catches African fever.
(c) She suffers from an untreated STD.
(d) She has a heart attack.

2. What one activity won’t Mr. help with for Shug’s care?
(a) He won’t change her sheets.
(b) He won’t bathe her.
(c) He won’t lift her in and out of bed.
(d) He won’t clean up her vomit.

3. Why don’t the Olinka people educate their daughters?
(a) Because the schools aren’t large enough to accommodate all the students.
(b) Because education is very expensive, so it’s reserved for boys.
(c) Because they believe women have other responsibilities.
(d) Because they think girls are too stupid to learn.

4. Who does Samuel think is Olivia and Adam’s real mother?
(a) Sofia.
(b) Nettie.
(c) Celie.
(d) Shug.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Shug call Mr. that surprises Celie?

3. What groundbreaking piece of information does Nettie reveal to Celie in one of her letters?

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

5. What is the highest position for a woman in the Olinka village?

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