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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?
(a) Because he is afraid of Pa’s jealousy.
(b) Because she is too old for him.
(c) Because he thinks she is ugly.
(d) Because he is truly in love with Nettie.

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

3. Why does Mr. have a bad reputation?
(a) He had an affair with Shug.
(b) All of the answers are true.
(c) He beats women.
(d) He might have killed his wife.

4. How does Celie’s mother die?
(a) She accidentally drowns in the river.
(b) She commits suicide.
(c) Her husband murders her.
(d) She dies due to childbirth complications.

5. What name did Celie sew into her daughter’s diaper before the baby was taken away from her?
(a) Ophelia.
(b) Opal.
(c) Olivia.
(d) Odele.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Celie the first time her father sexually assaults her?

2. What does Celie’s father think she did church, leading to a terrible beating?

3. What is the name of Celie’s sister?

4. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?

5. Who tries to keep Celie in school before Pa pulls her out?

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