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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 Celie react to the news that Shug Avery is coming to town?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is jealous.
(c) She is apathetic.
(d) She is confused.

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

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

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

5. What is the name of Celie’s sister?
(a) Coco.
(b) Lacey.
(c) Nettie.
(d) Bree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters receives most of Mr.’s praise at home?

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

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

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

5. How does Celie’s mother die?

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