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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 49-51.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Where did Mr. hide Nettie’s letters?
(a) In a box under his dirty clothes.
(b) Under his bed.
(c) In a tree stump.
(d) In his trunk.

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

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

5. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?
(a) Shug Avery.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her stepchildren.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Mr. have?

2. Why did Shug’s parents kick her out of the house when she was young?

3. What does Harpo start have nightmares about after meeting Sofia?

4. Who does Celie think about while having sex with her husband on her wedding night?

5. How does Celie react when Mr. returns home after his frolic with Shug?

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