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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 Celie react when Mr. returns home after his frolic with Shug?
(a) She is curious.
(b) She is jealous.
(c) She is depressed.
(d) She is excited.

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

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

4. How long does Mr. leave Celie alone when Shug comes to town?
(a) Four days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Two days.
(d) One day.

5. 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 is excited to be a grandfather.
(d) He says that he hates babies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why doesn’t Pa want Nettie to marry Mr.?

3. What does Celie feel so guilty about that she struggles to sleep at night?

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

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

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