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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 long is Sofia sentenced for her crime?
(a) 12 weeks.
(b) 12 months.
(c) 12 days.
(d) 12 years.

2. In what season were Mr. and Celie married?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Fall.
(d) Summer.

3. What does Celie do when she overhears Shug and Mr. having sex on the night before Shug moves out?
(a) Nothing – she is completely apathetic.
(b) She masturbates and cries.
(c) She prays.
(d) She screams into her pillow.

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

5. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?
(a) The seamstress.
(b) The sheriff.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The reverend.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Celie hope Nettie will escape from Pa’s house?

2. How old is Celie the first time her father sexually assaults her?

3. After moving in with the family, what does Shug want Mr. to do for her?

4. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?

5. What name did Celie sew into her daughter’s diaper before the baby was taken away from her?

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