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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 59-61.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the only person Celie has ever loved, aside from Nettie?
(a) Shug.
(b) Pa.
(c) Harpo.
(d) Mr.

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

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

4. How does Nettie react to the jungle surrounding Olinka?
(a) She is pleased with the weather.
(b) She is disgusted by the bugs.
(c) She is overwhelmed with the greenery.
(d) She is terrified by its vastness.

5. What one activity won’t Mr. help with for Shug’s care?
(a) He won’t bathe her.
(b) He won’t lift her in and out of bed.
(c) He won’t change her sheets.
(d) He won’t clean up her vomit.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Celie think about while having sex with her husband on her wedding night?

4. Who discovers that Mr. has been hiding Nettie’s letters?

5. How does Celie feel when Shug suggests moving out?

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