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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 does Harpo start have nightmares about after meeting Sofia?
(a) His mother’s death.
(b) A life alone.
(c) Sofia marrying another man.
(d) His father’s fists.

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

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

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

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 the library.
(d) At church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bothers Celie about her father’s new wife?

2. What does the term “bright” mean to Harpo?

3. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?

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

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

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