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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shug promise she will do before she moves out?
(a) Teach Celie how to read.
(b) Finish the quilt.
(c) Stop Mr.’s abuse.
(d) Save Harpo’s marriage.

2. How does Mr. encourage Harpo to keep his wife in line?
(a) By sleeping with other women.
(b) By keeping her pregnant.
(c) By paying her compliments.
(d) By beating her.

3. Why does Harpo fear his new business will fail?
(a) Because all his employees quit.
(b) Because he doesn’t have a liquor license.
(c) Because his prices are too high.
(d) Because he doesn’t have enough customers.

4. In what season were Mr. and Celie married?
(a) Fall.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Winter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to keep Celie in school before Pa pulls her out?

2. What is the giveaway on the envelopes that they have come from Nettie, not anyone else?

3. What does Celie call her father?

4. Why does Celie think Nettie is dead after she leaves Mr.’s house?

5. Which of the following is NOT a place Nettie stops on her way to Olinka?

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