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

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

3. Which of the following characters receives most of Mr.’s praise at home?
(a) Celie.
(b) Harpo.
(c) Nettie.
(d) Himself.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What bothers Celie about her father’s new wife?

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

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

4. Why doesn’t Pa want Nettie to marry Mr.?

5. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?

(see the answer key)

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