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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After moving in with the family, what does Shug want Mr. to do for her?
(a) Stand up to her father.
(b) Leave her alone.
(c) Marry her.
(d) Give her money to visit a doctor.

2. What is Squeak’s real name?
(a) Lucille Dae.
(b) Fanny Jo.
(c) Mary Agnes.
(d) Darla Marie.

3. What is Celie’s biggest fear when she thinks about her children?
(a) That they will be dunces.
(b) That they hate her.
(c) That they love Celie more than they love her.
(d) That they will never know the truth about her.

4. How did Shug and Grady meet?
(a) He fixed her broken down car.
(b) They went to church together.
(c) She bought hardware from his store.
(d) He came to see her sing at a gig.

5. Why does Harpo think Sofia refuses to mind him?
(a) She is too immature.
(b) She is too stubborn.
(c) She is too spoiled.
(d) She is too stupid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?

2. What name did Celie sew into her daughter’s diaper before the baby was taken away from her?

3. Why was Shug so harsh with Celie when they first met?

4. What is the first thing that Nettie’s letters reveal to Celie?

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

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