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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 words does Shug use to describe Celie when they first meet?
(a) Ugly.
(b) Faithful.
(c) Pious.
(d) Clean.

2. Why is Celie jealous of Mr. and Shug at Harpo’s bar?
(a) Because she overhears Mr. tell Shug that he loves her.
(b) Because of the way Shug is looking at Mr.
(c) Because she sees them kissing.
(d) Because they dance together all night.

3. What is the name of Celie’s sister?
(a) Bree.
(b) Lacey.
(c) Nettie.
(d) Coco.

4. What does Sofia worry about Harpo doing too much?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Eating.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Drinking.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won’t the women at church help Shug when they hear she is ill?

2. What does Shug comment on the first time she meets Celie?

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

4. How does Mr.’s attitude change after Shug moves in?

5. Why does Mr. kick Kate out of the house?

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