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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 73-79.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Celie’s biggest fear when she thinks about her children?
(a) That they love Celie more than they love her.
(b) That they hate her.
(c) That they will be dunces.
(d) That they will never know the truth about her.

2. What does Pa say about Celie that convinces Mr. to marry her?
(a) That she is smart and a quick thinker.
(b) That she is a good cook.
(c) That she responds well to beatings.
(d) That she will make a good stepmother to his children.

3. Who decides that Shug should come live in the house with Celie’s family?
(a) Mr.
(b) Sofia.
(c) Celie.
(d) Harpo.

4. Why is Mr. upset with the townsfolk after Shug moves in with him?
(a) Because they have started ignoring him at church.
(b) He hears that they have been spreading gossip about their relationship.
(c) He feels that they have abandoned her in her time of need.
(d) Because they bought all the milk from the stores even though Shug needs it.

5. Why does Harpo think Sofia refuses to mind him?
(a) She is too immature.
(b) She is too spoiled.
(c) She is too stubborn.
(d) She is too stupid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Harpo meet the girl that he claims to have fallen in love with?

2. What does Celie say is keeping Shug alive?

3. How long does Mr. leave Celie alone when Shug comes to town?

4. What does Nettie first notice about the Olinka people?

5. How does Celie picture God?

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