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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 Pa want Nettie to marry Mr.?
(a) Because he has no money for a dowry.
(b) Because Mr. is a violent man.
(c) Because he thinks Celie should get married first.
(d) Because he hopes Nettie will marry rich.

2. How does Millie feel when she is surrounded by Sofia’s family?
(a) Content.
(b) Terrified.
(c) Overwhelmed.
(d) Apathetic.

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

4. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?
(a) The doctor.
(b) The sheriff.
(c) The seamstress.
(d) The reverend.

5. Why does Nettie tear up all her letters to Celie when she reaches her port?
(a) Because she knows Mr. will never deliver them.
(b) Because her emotions have changed so much, the letters are no longer truthful.
(c) Because she is afraid of being caught.
(d) Because she knows Celie cannot read.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many children does Corrine have?

4. Why does Nettie believe God sent her to live with the reverend and his family?

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

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