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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following characters receives most of Mr.’s praise at home?
(a) Harpo.
(b) Celie.
(c) Himself.
(d) Nettie.

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

3. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Shug Avery.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her stepchildren.

4. How does Mr.’s attitude change after Shug moves in?
(a) He begins ignoring Celie and the children completely.
(b) He is constantly nervous and emotional.
(c) He hums and whistles to himself.
(d) His temper becomes more unpredictable and violent.

5. What does Celie’s father think she did church, leading to a terrible beating?
(a) Wink at a boy.
(b) Bad mouth him.
(c) Laugh at the choir.
(d) Shakes the preacher’s hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bothers Celie about her father’s new wife?

2. What is Shug’s occupation?

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

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

5. How many children do Mr. and Shug have together?

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