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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) Dancer.
(b) Artist.
(c) Singer.
(d) Writer.

2. 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 church.
(d) At school.

3. Why doesn’t Pa want Nettie to marry Mr.?
(a) Because he hopes Nettie will marry rich.
(b) Because he has no money for a dowry.
(c) Because Mr. is a violent man.
(d) Because he thinks Celie should get married first.

4. How does Celie hope Nettie will escape from Pa’s house?
(a) By killing him.
(b) By running away.
(c) Through her education.
(d) Through marriage.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who tries to keep Celie in school before Pa pulls her out?

3. How does Mr. react when he learns that Sofia is pregnant?

4. How does Mr. react when Nettie moves into his house?

5. How does Celie’s mother die?

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