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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 Harpo start have nightmares about after meeting Sofia?
(a) His mother’s death.
(b) His father’s fists.
(c) A life alone.
(d) Sofia marrying another man.

2. What does the term “bright” mean to Harpo?
(a) Tall.
(b) Light-skinned.
(c) Virginal.
(d) Intelligent.

3. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?
(a) Because of his lack of education.
(b) Because of his family history.
(c) Because of his skin color.
(d) Because of his occupation.

4. What does Celie think is the major difference between her marriage and Harpo’s?
(a) There is no love in her marriage but there is in Harpo’s.
(b) There is no abuse in Harpo’s marriage but there is in hers.
(c) She and Mr. are old while Harpo and Sofia are young.
(d) She and Mr. are childless while Harpo and Sofia can have children.

5. What does Celie do when she overhears Shug and Mr. having sex on the night before Shug moves out?
(a) Nothing – she is completely apathetic.
(b) She masturbates and cries.
(c) She prays.
(d) She screams into her pillow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Shug’s occupation?

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

3. Why does Mr. have a bad reputation?

4. According to the letters, how does Nettie feel being away from Celie?

5. Who is Squeak?

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