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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children do Mr. and Shug have together?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

2. What does Pa say about Celie that convinces Mr. to marry her?
(a) That she is a good cook.
(b) That she responds well to beatings.
(c) That she is smart and a quick thinker.
(d) That she will make a good stepmother to his children.

3. After moving in with the family, what does Shug want Mr. to do for her?
(a) Give her money to visit a doctor.
(b) Stand up to her father.
(c) Leave her alone.
(d) Marry her.

4. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?
(a) The seamstress.
(b) The reverend.
(c) The sheriff.
(d) The doctor.

5. What does Shug call Mr. that surprises Celie?
(a) Honey Bear.
(b) Boo Boo.
(c) Big Papa.
(d) Albert.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?

2. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?

3. How does Mr. react when he learns that Sofia is pregnant?

4. How many children does Mr. have?

5. Which of the following words does Shug use to describe Celie when they first meet?

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