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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 Celie start sewing to keep her mind off killing Mr.?
(a) Christening gowns.
(b) Quilts.
(c) Pants.
(d) Dresses.

2. Why is Mr. upset with the townsfolk after Shug moves in with him?
(a) He feels that they have abandoned her in her time of need.
(b) He hears that they have been spreading gossip about their relationship.
(c) Because they have started ignoring him at church.
(d) Because they bought all the milk from the stores even though Shug needs it.

3. How long does Millie let Sofia visit with her family before taking her back home?
(a) The entire afternoon.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) A weekend.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Mr. hide Nettie’s letters?

3. Why is Celie jealous of Mr. and Shug at Harpo’s bar?

4. What does Nettie first notice about the Olinka people?

5. What does Celie feel so guilty about that she struggles to sleep at night?

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