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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 color fabric does Celie hope to buy for her very first dress?
(a) Purple.
(b) White.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Blue.

2. Why did Shug’s parents kick her out of the house when she was young?
(a) Because they had to move to a smaller place.
(b) Because she was wild.
(c) Because there were simply too many children in the house.
(d) Because she disgraced them with an out-of-wedlock pregnancy.

3. How does Mr. react when he learns that Sofia is pregnant?
(a) He accuses her of trying to trap Harpo.
(b) He says that he hates babies.
(c) He hopes Celie won’t be jealous of Sofia’s fertility.
(d) He is excited to be a grandfather.

4. Who tries to keep Celie in school before Pa pulls her out?
(a) Her teacher.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her mother.
(d) No one.

5. What season is it when Celie sees Pa for the last time?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Corrine have?

2. What vice deeply affects Eleanor Jane in her home?

3. Why does Mr. kick Kate out of the house?

4. Who is Squeak?

5. According to the letters, how does Nettie feel being away from Celie?

(see the answer key)

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