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

2. What does Celie feel so guilty about that she struggles to sleep at night?
(a) Taking the Lord's name in vein.
(b) Encouraging Harpo to beat his wife.
(c) Stealing money from Sofia’s purse.
(d) Having impure thoughts about Shug Avery.

3. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?
(a) The reverend.
(b) The doctor.
(c) The seamstress.
(d) The sheriff.

4. How does Celie’s mother die?
(a) She commits suicide.
(b) She dies due to childbirth complications.
(c) Her husband murders her.
(d) She accidentally drowns in the river.

5. What does Harpo blame for his strange bruises?
(a) His wife.
(b) His new baby.
(c) His health.
(d) His mule.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pa say about Celie that convinces Mr. to marry her?

3. Who decides that Shug should come live in the house with Celie’s family?

4. What does Harpo start have nightmares about after meeting Sofia?

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

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