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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?
(a) The seamstress.
(b) The sheriff.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The reverend.

2. How many children do Mr. and Shug have together?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

3. How do Celie’s sisters-in-law feel about her housekeeping skills?
(a) They are confused.
(b) They are impressed.
(c) They are disgusted.
(d) They are jealous.

4. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?
(a) Because of his family history.
(b) Because of his occupation.
(c) Because of his lack of education.
(d) Because of his skin color.

5. What does Celie think is the major difference between her marriage and Harpo’s?
(a) There is no abuse in Harpo’s marriage but there is in hers.
(b) There is no love in her marriage but there is in Harpo’s.
(c) She and Mr. are childless while Harpo and Sofia can have children.
(d) She and Mr. are old while Harpo and Sofia are young.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After moving in with the family, what does Shug want Mr. to do for her?

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

4. What does Celie’s father think she did church, leading to a terrible beating?

5. How old is Celie the first time her father sexually assaults her?

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