View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. react when Nettie moves into his house?
(a) He treats her like his own daughter.
(b) He ignores her completely.
(c) He starts physically abusing her.
(d) He tries to seduce her.

2. How many children does Mr. have?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

3. Where does Shug own a beautiful new home?
(a) Memphis.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Little Rock.
(d) Minneapolis.

4. Why did Nettie decide to move out of Mr.’s house?
(a) Because she couldn’t stand Mr.’s advances.
(b) Because she had better opportunities abroad.
(c) Because she felt she was putting Celie in danger.
(d) Because she wanted her own space.

5. How old is Sofia when Harpo proposes to marry her?
(a) 17.
(b) 18.
(c) 15.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the father’s of Celie’s baby?

2. How does Mr.’s father feel about Shug living in the house?

3. How does Shug react when Celie starts crying about the rape and incest she suffered from?

4. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?

5. How does Celie react to the news that Shug Avery is coming to town?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 221 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample