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

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

3. Who does Celie think about while having sex with her husband on her wedding night?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Shug Avery.
(c) Her teacher.
(d) Pa.

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

5. What does Harpo blame for his strange bruises?
(a) His mule.
(b) His wife.
(c) His new baby.
(d) His health.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mr. encourage Harpo to keep his wife in line?

3. What does Harpo start have nightmares about after meeting Sofia?

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

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

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