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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 does Celie think is the major difference between her marriage and Harpo’s?
(a) She and Mr. are childless while Harpo and Sofia can have children.
(b) She and Mr. are old while Harpo and Sofia are young.
(c) There is no love in her marriage but there is in Harpo’s.
(d) There is no abuse in Harpo’s marriage but there is in hers.

2. What does Shug teach Celie about sex?
(a) All its negative side effects (from unwanted pregnancy to STDs).
(b) The mechanics of how it works.
(c) That it is best when you are in love.
(d) That it can be pleasurable.

3. How long was Sofia kept in prison before her early release?
(a) Eleven and a half years.
(b) One year and one month.
(c) Seven years and three months.
(d) Nine years and nine months.

4. How many children does Mr. have?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

5. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?
(a) Because of his occupation.
(b) Because of his lack of education.
(c) Because of his skin color.
(d) Because of his family history.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who discovers that Mr. has been hiding Nettie’s letters?

2. What name did Celie sew into her daughter’s diaper before the baby was taken away from her?

3. Where did Mr. hide Nettie’s letters?

4. Why is Mr. upset with the townsfolk after Shug moves in with him?

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

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