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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Shug Avery.
(d) Her stepchildren.

2. How does Mr. react when Nettie moves into his house?
(a) He treats her like his own daughter.
(b) He tries to seduce her.
(c) He ignores her completely.
(d) He starts physically abusing her.

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

4. Why does Celie think Nettie is dead after she leaves Mr.’s house?
(a) She hears about an unidentified murder victim whose appearance is similar to Nettie’s.
(b) She overhears Mr. talking about how he killed her.
(c) Nettie constantly worried that someone was after her.
(d) Nettie promises to write letters but none arrive.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What name did Celie sew into her daughter’s diaper before the baby was taken away from her?

3. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?

4. How does Mr. react when he learns that Sofia is pregnant?

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

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