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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Nettie allowed to join the reverend and his wife on their mission trip?
(a) Because the church specifically requested that she join.
(b) Because they thought it would be helpful to have a black attendant.
(c) Because one of the missionaries backed out at the last minute.
(d) Because Corrine refused to be parted from her.

2. Why does Nettie believe God sent her to live with the reverend and his family?
(a) To take care of Celie’s children.
(b) To see what true love looks like.
(c) To heal their broken hearts.
(d) To become a missionary.

3. Why does Mr. kick Kate out of the house?
(a) For stealing from him.
(b) For slapping Celie across the face.
(c) For encouraging Celie’s independence.
(d) For smoking a cigarette in front of the children.

4. What is the name of Sofia’s youngest daughter?
(a) Helen.
(b) Henrietta.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Heather.

5. Who teaches Millie how to drive?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Sofia.
(c) The warden.
(d) Celie.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Squeak slap Sofia at the bar?

4. What is the name of Celie’s sister?

5. How did the reverend and his wife treat Nettie when she first arrived?

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