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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 does Celie think Nettie is dead after she leaves Mr.’s house?
(a) Nettie constantly worried that someone was after her.
(b) She hears about an unidentified murder victim whose appearance is similar to Nettie’s.
(c) Nettie promises to write letters but none arrive.
(d) She overhears Mr. talking about how he killed her.

2. In what season were Mr. and Celie married?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Fall.

3. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?
(a) The doctor.
(b) The sheriff.
(c) The reverend.
(d) The seamstress.

4. How many children does Mr. have?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

5. What bothers Celie about her father’s new wife?
(a) She is physically affectionate.
(b) She is not religious.
(c) She is not a good cook.
(d) She has a shrieking voice.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Harpo refuse to help Celie out around the house?

3. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?

4. Who is the father’s of Celie’s baby?

5. Where did Harpo meet the girl that he claims to have fallen in love with?

(see the answer key)

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