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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 28-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following characters receives most of Mr.’s praise at home?
(a) Nettie.
(b) Harpo.
(c) Himself.
(d) Celie.

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

4. What does Celie call her father?
(a) Sir.
(b) The Devil.
(c) Dad.
(d) Pa.

5. What name did Celie sew into her daughter’s diaper before the baby was taken away from her?
(a) Odele.
(b) Opal.
(c) Ophelia.
(d) Olivia.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Mr. leave Celie alone when Shug comes to town?

2. What does Celie say is keeping Shug alive?

3. Why is Mr. upset with the townsfolk after Shug moves in with him?

4. What does Shug comment on the first time she meets Celie?

5. What interesting household task is Sofia completing when Celie visits to speak to her about Harpo?

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