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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pa say about Celie that convinces Mr. to marry her?
(a) That she is a good cook.
(b) That she responds well to beatings.
(c) That she is smart and a quick thinker.
(d) That she will make a good stepmother to his children.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do Celie’s sisters-in-law feel about her housekeeping skills?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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