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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Shug’s occupation?
(a) Dancer.
(b) Singer.
(c) Artist.
(d) Writer.

3. Who is the father’s of Celie’s baby?
(a) Her father.
(b) She doesn't know.
(c) Her brother.
(d) The preacher.

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

5. Why does Harpo refuse to help Celie out around the house?
(a) Because he hates Celie.
(b) Because he thinks it is women’s work.
(c) Because he is always too tired.
(d) Because his father has forbidden it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mr. react when Nettie moves into his house?

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

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

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

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