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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 hope Nettie will escape from Pa’s house?
(a) By killing him.
(b) Through marriage.
(c) Through her education.
(d) By running away.

2. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her sister.
(d) God.

3. How do Celie’s sisters-in-law feel about her housekeeping skills?
(a) They are disgusted.
(b) They are jealous.
(c) They are confused.
(d) They are impressed.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what season were Mr. and Celie married?

2. How does Celie’s mother die?

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

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

5. Why does Celie think Nettie is dead after she leaves Mr.’s house?

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