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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 68-72.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shug comment on the first time she meets Celie?
(a) Celie’s religious faith.
(b) Celie’s housekeeping.
(c) Celie’s physical appearance.
(d) Celie’s marriage.

2. What is a juke joint?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A bar.
(d) A dance step.

3. What does Mr.’s brother, Tobias, bring for Shug when he visits?
(a) A tin of condensed milk.
(b) A bouquet of flowers.
(c) A box of chocolates.
(d) A Bible.

4. Why is Celie jealous of Mr. and Shug at Harpo’s bar?
(a) Because she overhears Mr. tell Shug that he loves her.
(b) Because of the way Shug is looking at Mr.
(c) Because they dance together all night.
(d) Because she sees them kissing.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the “big surprise” Shug reveals at Christmas?

3. How does Harpo’s life change after Sofia leaves him?

4. What bothers Celie about her father’s new wife?

5. What is Shug’s real name?

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