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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 the name of the shop Celie opens in Memphis?
(a) Pantalones Company.
(b) Party Pants.
(c) Folkspants Unlimited.
(d) Pants.

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

3. Which of the following words does Shug use to describe Celie when they first meet?
(a) Faithful.
(b) Ugly.
(c) Pious.
(d) Clean.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After moving in with the family, what does Shug want Mr. to do for her?

2. For whom does Sofia work when she is released from prison?

3. Why won’t the women at church help Shug when they hear she is ill?

4. What does Celie start sewing to keep her mind off killing Mr.?

5. How does Celie feel when she finds all the letters Mr. has hidden from her?

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