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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What one activity won’t Mr. help with for Shug’s care?
(a) He won’t clean up her vomit.
(b) He won’t change her sheets.
(c) He won’t bathe her.
(d) He won’t lift her in and out of bed.

2. Why is Mr. upset with the townsfolk after Shug moves in with him?
(a) He feels that they have abandoned her in her time of need.
(b) Because they bought all the milk from the stores even though Shug needs it.
(c) Because they have started ignoring him at church.
(d) He hears that they have been spreading gossip about their relationship.

3. What does Shug comment on the first time she meets Celie?
(a) Celie’s physical appearance.
(b) Celie’s religious faith.
(c) Celie’s marriage.
(d) Celie’s housekeeping.

4. Why does Sofia finally decide to leave Harpo?
(a) Because he kicks her out.
(b) Because he beats her.
(c) Because she has fallen in love with someone else.
(d) Because she bored.

5. What does Pa say about Celie that convinces Mr. to marry her?
(a) That she responds well to beatings.
(b) That she is a good cook.
(c) That she is smart and a quick thinker.
(d) That she will make a good stepmother to his children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Celie think Nettie is dead after she leaves Mr.’s house?

2. How does Harpo’s life change after Sofia leaves him?

3. What color is the fabric Shug donates to the quilt Celie and Sofia are working on?

4. What does Celie say is keeping Shug alive?

5. What color fabric does Celie hope to buy for her very first dress?

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