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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Celie react when Mr. returns home after his frolic with Shug?
(a) She is depressed.
(b) She is excited.
(c) She is jealous.
(d) She is curious.

4. Why doesn’t Pa want Nettie to marry Mr.?
(a) Because Mr. is a violent man.
(b) Because he hopes Nettie will marry rich.
(c) Because he thinks Celie should get married first.
(d) Because he has no money for a dowry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the father’s of Celie’s baby?

2. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?

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

4. Who tries to keep Celie in school before Pa pulls her out?

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

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