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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) Having impure thoughts about Shug Avery.
(b) Encouraging Harpo to beat his wife.
(c) Stealing money from Sofia’s purse.
(d) Taking the Lord's name in vein.

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

3. Why won’t the women at church help Shug when they hear she is ill?
(a) Because they don’t have the funds to help non-members.
(b) Because they think she is a “hussy.”
(c) Because they’re afraid her illness is contagious.
(d) Because they don’t want to offend Celie.

4. How does Celie’s mother die?
(a) She commits suicide.
(b) She dies due to childbirth complications.
(c) She accidentally drowns in the river.
(d) Her husband murders her.

5. Who offers to speak to the warden on Sofia’s behalf?
(a) Celie.
(b) Squeak.
(c) Harpo.
(d) Mr.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Celie jealous of Mr. and Shug at Harpo’s bar?

3. What does the term “bright” mean to Harpo?

4. What one activity won’t Mr. help with for Shug’s care?

5. How does Harpo’s life change after Sofia leaves him?

(see the answer key)

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