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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the letters, how does Nettie feel being away from Celie?
(a) Like her heart is breaking.
(b) All alone.
(c) Untouchable.
(d) Like she’s finally coming into her own.

2. How does Millie feel about having Sofia in her house?
(a) Sofia’s dark skin disgusts her.
(b) Sofia intimidates her.
(c) She ignores Sofia completely.
(d) She is pleased to have an extra set of hands helping her.

3. How does Sofia react to being slapped?
(a) She ignores Squeak completely.
(b) She leaves the bar.
(c) She laughs in Squeak’s face.
(d) She punches Squeak in the face.

4. What does the term “bright” mean to Harpo?
(a) Light-skinned.
(b) Virginal.
(c) Tall.
(d) Intelligent.

5. Where does Nettie live?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Canada.
(c) Africa.
(d) Australia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Celie think is the major difference between her marriage and Harpo’s?

2. What does Shug dedicate to Celie?

3. What is the name of Sofia’s youngest daughter?

4. What color is the fabric Shug donates to the quilt Celie and Sofia are working on?

5. What does Celie start sewing to keep her mind off killing Mr.?

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