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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Celie’s father think she did church, leading to a terrible beating?
(a) Bad mouth him.
(b) Laugh at the choir.
(c) Shakes the preacher’s hand.
(d) Wink at a boy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?

2. How does Celie’s mother die?

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

4. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?

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

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