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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 does Sofia finally decide to leave Harpo?
(a) Because he kicks her out.
(b) Because she bored.
(c) Because he beats her.
(d) Because she has fallen in love with someone else.

2. What is the first thing that Nettie’s letters reveal to Celie?
(a) That Pa is dead.
(b) That Nettie is moving to Africa.
(c) That her children are alive.
(d) That Nettie is married.

3. What is Celie’s nickname for Henry Broadnax?
(a) A poem.
(b) A painting.
(c) The Prizefighter.
(d) A novel.

4. Why was Shug so harsh with Celie when they first met?
(a) All of the answers are true.
(b) She was jealous.
(c) She was scared.
(d) She was sick.

5. In what season were Mr. and Celie married?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Fall.
(d) Summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What interesting household task is Sofia completing when Celie visits to speak to her about Harpo?

2. Who offers to speak to the warden on Sofia’s behalf?

3. What does Sofia worry about Harpo doing too much?

4. What is a juke joint?

5. How does Harpo’s life change after Sofia leaves him?

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