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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nettie react to the jungle surrounding Olinka?
(a) She is terrified by its vastness.
(b) She is disgusted by the bugs.
(c) She is pleased with the weather.
(d) She is overwhelmed with the greenery.

2. What is the name of Corrine’s husband?
(a) Samuel.
(b) Simon.
(c) Samson.
(d) Sean.

3. What does Celie do when she overhears Shug and Mr. having sex on the night before Shug moves out?
(a) She masturbates and cries.
(b) She prays.
(c) Nothing – she is completely apathetic.
(d) She screams into her pillow.

4. Why does Celie think Nettie is dead after she leaves Mr.’s house?
(a) Nettie constantly worried that someone was after her.
(b) She hears about an unidentified murder victim whose appearance is similar to Nettie’s.
(c) She overhears Mr. talking about how he killed her.
(d) Nettie promises to write letters but none arrive.

5. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?
(a) God.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Celie picture God?

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

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

4. What makes Shug feel well enough to move out of Mr.’s house?

5. What does Mr.’s brother, Tobias, bring for Shug when he visits?

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