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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?
(a) Because he thinks she is ugly.
(b) Because he is truly in love with Nettie.
(c) Because he is afraid of Pa’s jealousy.
(d) Because she is too old for him.

2. After moving in with the family, what does Shug want Mr. to do for her?
(a) Stand up to her father.
(b) Give her money to visit a doctor.
(c) Leave her alone.
(d) Marry her.

3. What does Mr.’s brother, Tobias, bring for Shug when he visits?
(a) A Bible.
(b) A tin of condensed milk.
(c) A box of chocolates.
(d) A bouquet of flowers.

4. What does Shug call Mr. that surprises Celie?
(a) Honey Bear.
(b) Big Papa.
(c) Albert.
(d) Boo Boo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?

2. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?

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

4. How does Celie’s mother die?

5. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?

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