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

2. What does Harpo blame for his strange bruises?
(a) His wife.
(b) His new baby.
(c) His mule.
(d) His health.

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

4. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?
(a) Because he is truly in love with Nettie.
(b) Because he thinks she is ugly.
(c) Because he is afraid of Pa’s jealousy.
(d) Because she is too old for him.

5. Who decides that Shug should come live in the house with Celie’s family?
(a) Mr.
(b) Sofia.
(c) Celie.
(d) Harpo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pa say about Celie that convinces Mr. to marry her?

2. Who is the father’s of Celie’s baby?

3. How does Mr.’s father feel about Shug living in the house?

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

5. How does Mr.’s attitude change after Shug moves in?

(see the answer key)

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