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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?
(a) Because he is truly in love with Nettie.
(b) Because he is afraid of Pa’s jealousy.
(c) Because she is too old for him.
(d) Because he thinks she is ugly.

2. How does Mr.’s attitude change after Shug moves in?
(a) He begins ignoring Celie and the children completely.
(b) He hums and whistles to himself.
(c) His temper becomes more unpredictable and violent.
(d) He is constantly nervous and emotional.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Celie hope Nettie will escape from Pa’s house?

2. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?

3. What does Grady call Shug, which deeply annoys Celie?

4. How does Celie react when Mr. returns home after his frolic with Shug?

5. Who does Celie think about while having sex with her husband on her wedding night?

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