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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 22-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tries to keep Celie in school before Pa pulls her out?
(a) Her teacher.
(b) No one.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her husband.

2. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?
(a) God.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her sister.

3. What does Celie say is keeping Shug alive?
(a) Her anger.
(b) Her love.
(c) Her beauty.
(d) Her talent.

4. How does Celie react when Mr. returns home after his frolic with Shug?
(a) She is curious.
(b) She is depressed.
(c) She is excited.
(d) She is jealous.

5. Where did Harpo meet the girl that he claims to have fallen in love with?
(a) At a block party.
(b) At the library.
(c) At school.
(d) At church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Celie think Nettie is dead after she leaves Mr.’s house?

2. What does Celie feel so guilty about that she struggles to sleep at night?

3. What does Harpo blame for his strange bruises?

4. Why does Harpo refuse to help Celie out around the house?

5. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?

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