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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 did Shug’s parents kick her out of the house when she was young?
(a) Because they had to move to a smaller place.
(b) Because there were simply too many children in the house.
(c) Because she disgraced them with an out-of-wedlock pregnancy.
(d) Because she was wild.

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

3. What is the first thing that Nettie’s letters reveal to Celie?
(a) That Nettie is moving to Africa.
(b) That Nettie is married.
(c) That her children are alive.
(d) That Pa is dead.

4. What does Harpo blame for his strange bruises?
(a) His mule.
(b) His health.
(c) His wife.
(d) His new baby.

5. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her father.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What season is it when Celie sees Pa for the last time?

3. Why is Sophia arrested?

4. What is a juke joint?

5. Why does Celie want to see Pa before she moves to Memphis?

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