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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Shug’s occupation?
(a) Writer.
(b) Singer.
(c) Artist.
(d) Dancer.

2. How does Mr.’s father feel about Shug living in the house?
(a) He is outraged by it.
(b) He is excited by it.
(c) He doesn't know about it.
(d) He is apathetic to it.

3. What does Pa say about Celie that convinces Mr. to marry her?
(a) That she is a good cook.
(b) That she responds well to beatings.
(c) That she will make a good stepmother to his children.
(d) That she is smart and a quick thinker.

4. Why does Harpo refuse to help Celie out around the house?
(a) Because he thinks it is women’s work.
(b) Because he is always too tired.
(c) Because his father has forbidden it.
(d) Because he hates Celie.

5. Which of the following words does Shug use to describe Celie when they first meet?
(a) Pious.
(b) Clean.
(c) Faithful.
(d) Ugly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Celie’s sister?

2. In what season were Mr. and Celie married?

3. What does Celie say is keeping Shug alive?

4. What does Harpo blame for his strange bruises?

5. After moving in with the family, what does Shug want Mr. to do for her?

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