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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 does the term “bright” mean to Harpo?
(a) Tall.
(b) Virginal.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Light-skinned.

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

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

4. How does Mr. react when Nettie moves into his house?
(a) He ignores her completely.
(b) He starts physically abusing her.
(c) He tries to seduce her.
(d) He treats her like his own daughter.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?

2. How does Mr. encourage Harpo to keep his wife in line?

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

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

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

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