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

2. How does Celie feel when Shug suggests moving out?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Manic.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Exhausted.

3. What does the term “bright” mean to Harpo?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Tall.
(c) Virginal.
(d) Light-skinned.

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

5. Why does Mr. have a bad reputation?
(a) He might have killed his wife.
(b) He beats women.
(c) He had an affair with Shug.
(d) All of the answers are true.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Celie do when she overhears Shug and Mr. having sex on the night before Shug moves out?

2. What part of Harpo’s body does Celie notice is changing due to his excessive habit?

3. Why do Harlo’s kids love Squeak?

4. Who does Celie think about while having sex with her husband on her wedding night?

5. Why is Sophia arrested?

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