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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color fabric does Celie hope to buy for her very first dress?
(a) White.
(b) Blue.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Purple.

2. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?
(a) Because she is too old for him.
(b) Because he thinks she is ugly.
(c) Because he is afraid of Pa’s jealousy.
(d) Because he is truly in love with Nettie.

3. How old is Sofia when Harpo proposes to marry her?
(a) 18.
(b) 17.
(c) 16.
(d) 15.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Celie’s mother die?

5. What does Celie feel so guilty about that she struggles to sleep at night?

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