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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of Sofia’s youngest daughter?
(a) Heather.
(b) Helen.
(c) Henrietta.
(d) Harriet.

3. How does Sofia react to being slapped?
(a) She ignores Squeak completely.
(b) She punches Squeak in the face.
(c) She laughs in Squeak’s face.
(d) She leaves the bar.

4. What color is the fabric Shug donates to the quilt Celie and Sofia are working on?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Purple.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who tries to keep Celie in school before Pa pulls her out?

5. Why is Sophia arrested?

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