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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sophia arrested?
(a) For underage drinking.
(b) For attacking the mayor.
(c) For her fight with Squeak.
(d) For starting a fire.

2. Who does Celie think about while having sex with her husband on her wedding night?
(a) Pa.
(b) Her teacher.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Shug Avery.

3. What does Celie say is keeping Shug alive?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her anger.
(c) Her talent.
(d) Her love.

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

5. What does Celie call her father?
(a) The Devil.
(b) Pa.
(c) Dad.
(d) Sir.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. have a bad reputation?

2. What does Harpo blame for his strange bruises?

3. Why does Harpo think Sofia refuses to mind him?

4. Who offers to speak to the warden on Sofia’s behalf?

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

(see the answer key)

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