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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 attacks Celie on her wedding day?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her stepchildren.
(d) Shug Avery.

2. 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.

3. Who does Celie think about while having sex with her husband on her wedding night?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her teacher.
(c) Pa.
(d) Shug Avery.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Celie’s father think she did church, leading to a terrible beating?

5. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?

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