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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 tries to keep Celie in school before Pa pulls her out?
(a) No one.
(b) Her teacher.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her mother.

2. Which of the following characters receives most of Mr.’s praise at home?
(a) Celie.
(b) Himself.
(c) Harpo.
(d) Nettie.

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 screams into her pillow.
(c) She prays.
(d) She masturbates and cries.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom does Sofia work when she is released from prison?

2. When she returns home, how many children does Sofia now have?

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

4. Who decides that Shug should come live in the house with Celie’s family?

5. How does Mr. react when Nettie moves into his house?

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