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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 36-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mr. react when Nettie moves into his house?
(a) He treats her like his own daughter.
(b) He tries to seduce her.
(c) He starts physically abusing her.
(d) He ignores her completely.

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

4. How does Celie react to the news that Shug Avery is coming to town?
(a) She is apathetic.
(b) She is jealous.
(c) She is excited.
(d) She is confused.

5. Who tries to keep Celie in school before Pa pulls her out?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her teacher.
(c) Her husband.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Harpo fear his new business will fail?

2. How does Mr. encourage Harpo to keep his wife in line?

3. What does Mr.’s brother, Tobias, bring for Shug when he visits?

4. Who offers to speak to the warden on Sofia’s behalf?

5. In what season were Mr. and Celie married?

(see the answer key)

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