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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 is the “big surprise” Shug reveals at Christmas?
(a) Diamond earrings.
(b) Her new husband.
(c) A car for Mr.
(d) A pair of pants for Celie.

2. For whom does Sofia work when she is released from prison?
(a) The doctor.
(b) The butcher.
(c) The mayor.
(d) The reverend.

3. Why didn’t the previous missionaries in Olinka participate in the traditional welcoming rituals?
(a) Because they were too haughty.
(b) Because they didn’t understand the culture.
(c) Because they weren’t invited to participate.
(d) Because they were too old.

4. How does Mr. react when Nettie moves into his house?
(a) He treats her like his own daughter.
(b) He starts physically abusing her.
(c) He tries to seduce her.
(d) He ignores her completely.

5. What is Celie’s nickname for Henry Broadnax?
(a) A poem.
(b) A novel.
(c) The Prizefighter.
(d) A painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Shug’s real name?

2. How does Shug react when Celie starts crying about the rape and incest she suffered from?

3. Why does Harpo think Sofia refuses to mind him?

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

5. How does Pa initially react when he first sees Celie on his property?

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