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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Celie react to the news that Shug Avery is coming to town?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is jealous.
(d) She is apathetic.

2. Why won’t the women at church help Shug when they hear she is ill?
(a) Because they don’t have the funds to help non-members.
(b) Because they don’t want to offend Celie.
(c) Because they’re afraid her illness is contagious.
(d) Because they think she is a “hussy.”

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

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

5. What color fabric does Celie hope to buy for her very first dress?
(a) Purple.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Yellow.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Shug comment on the first time she meets Celie?

4. What does the term “bright” mean to Harpo?

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

(see the answer key)

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