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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 15-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mr. encourage Harpo to keep his wife in line?
(a) By sleeping with other women.
(b) By paying her compliments.
(c) By keeping her pregnant.
(d) By beating her.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the term “bright” mean to Harpo?

4. How old is Sofia when Harpo proposes to marry her?

5. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?

(see the answer key)

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