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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 11-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. react when Nettie moves into his house?
(a) He ignores her completely.
(b) He treats her like his own daughter.
(c) He tries to seduce her.
(d) He starts physically abusing her.

2. Why doesn’t Pa want Nettie to marry Mr.?
(a) Because he thinks Celie should get married first.
(b) Because Mr. is a violent man.
(c) Because he hopes Nettie will marry rich.
(d) Because he has no money for a dowry.

3. Why does Mr. kick Kate out of the house?
(a) For encouraging Celie’s independence.
(b) For stealing from him.
(c) For smoking a cigarette in front of the children.
(d) For slapping Celie across the face.

4. How do Celie’s sisters-in-law feel about her housekeeping skills?
(a) They are jealous.
(b) They are impressed.
(c) They are disgusted.
(d) They are confused.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Celie react to the news that Shug Avery is coming to town?

2. What does Pa say about Celie that convinces Mr. to marry her?

3. In what season were Mr. and Celie married?

4. How does Celie hope Nettie will escape from Pa’s house?

5. What color fabric does Celie hope to buy for her very first dress?

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