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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 does Mr. react when he learns that Sofia is pregnant?
(a) He says that he hates babies.
(b) He hopes Celie won’t be jealous of Sofia’s fertility.
(c) He accuses her of trying to trap Harpo.
(d) He is excited to be a grandfather.

2. Who decides that Shug should come live in the house with Celie’s family?
(a) Mr.
(b) Celie.
(c) Harpo.
(d) Sofia.

3. Who is Squeak?
(a) Harpo’s girlfriend.
(b) Pa’s new wife.
(c) The bartender.
(d) Sofia’s eldest daughter.

4. Why does Celie think Nettie is dead after she leaves Mr.’s house?
(a) She hears about an unidentified murder victim whose appearance is similar to Nettie’s.
(b) Nettie promises to write letters but none arrive.
(c) Nettie constantly worried that someone was after her.
(d) She overhears Mr. talking about how he killed her.

5. How old is Celie the first time her father sexually assaults her?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Harpo’s friend who helps him out at the new bar?

2. How does Celie react when Mr. returns home after his frolic with Shug?

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

4. What color fabric does Celie hope to buy for her very first dress?

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

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