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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 feel so guilty about that she struggles to sleep at night?
(a) Encouraging Harpo to beat his wife.
(b) Taking the Lord's name in vein.
(c) Having impure thoughts about Shug Avery.
(d) Stealing money from Sofia’s purse.

2. What interesting household task is Sofia completing when Celie visits to speak to her about Harpo?
(a) Fixing the roof.
(b) Resealing the windows.
(c) Mowing the lawn.
(d) Changing the oil in the car.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?

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

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

4. Where did Harpo meet the girl that he claims to have fallen in love with?

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

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