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

2. What is the name of the only girl at the Olinka School where Nettie teaches?
(a) Tashi.
(b) Cora.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Olivia.

3. What is a juke joint?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A bar.
(d) A dance step.

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

5. How long does Millie let Sofia visit with her family before taking her back home?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) A weekend.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) The entire afternoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What interesting household task is Sofia completing when Celie visits to speak to her about Harpo?

2. What is Squeak’s real name?

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

4. How does Sofia react to being slapped?

5. What is Celie’s biggest fear when she thinks about her children?

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