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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. encourage Harpo to keep his wife in line?
(a) By keeping her pregnant.
(b) By beating her.
(c) By sleeping with other women.
(d) By paying her compliments.

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

3. What does Shug promise she will do before she moves out?
(a) Finish the quilt.
(b) Teach Celie how to read.
(c) Save Harpo’s marriage.
(d) Stop Mr.’s abuse.

4. Why do the Olinka people pity Nettie?
(a) Because she doesn’t have any children.
(b) Because she is unmarried.
(c) Because she is far away from her family.
(d) Because she is poorer than they are.

5. What color fabric does Celie hope to buy for her very first dress?
(a) Yellow.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Purple.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Billy try to kick Sofia while she is watching him?

3. How does Celie feel when she finds all the letters Mr. has hidden from her?

4. How did the reverend and his wife treat Nettie when she first arrived?

5. Why does Mr. have a bad reputation?

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