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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 old is Celie the first time her father sexually assaults her?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Twelve.

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

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

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

5. Where did Harpo meet the girl that he claims to have fallen in love with?
(a) At the library.
(b) At church.
(c) At a block party.
(d) At school.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do Celie’s sisters-in-law feel about her housekeeping skills?

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

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

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

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