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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 running away.
(b) By killing him.
(c) Through marriage.
(d) Through her education.

2. Why does Celie think Nettie is dead after she leaves Mr.’s house?
(a) Nettie promises to write letters but none arrive.
(b) Nettie constantly worried that someone was after her.
(c) She hears about an unidentified murder victim whose appearance is similar to Nettie’s.
(d) She overhears Mr. talking about how he killed her.

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

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

5. What does Celie’s father think she did church, leading to a terrible beating?
(a) Laugh at the choir.
(b) Bad mouth him.
(c) Wink at a boy.
(d) Shakes the preacher’s hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Shug’s occupation?

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

3. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?

4. What name did Celie sew into her daughter’s diaper before the baby was taken away from her?

5. How does Celie react to the news that Shug Avery is coming to town?

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