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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 a block party.
(b) At church.
(c) At school.
(d) At the library.

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

3. How does Mr. react when he learns that Sofia is pregnant?
(a) He is excited to be a grandfather.
(b) He accuses her of trying to trap Harpo.
(c) He says that he hates babies.
(d) He hopes Celie won’t be jealous of Sofia’s fertility.

4. What name did Celie sew into her daughter’s diaper before the baby was taken away from her?
(a) Opal.
(b) Olivia.
(c) Odele.
(d) Ophelia.

5. In what season were Mr. and Celie married?
(a) Fall.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Spring.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Celie think about while having sex with her husband on her wedding night?

3. How does Celie’s mother die?

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

5. What does Celie call her father?

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