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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Celie suggest Harpo hire to help at the new bar?
(a) Mr.
(b) Shug.
(c) Pa.
(d) Nettie.

2. What does Celie start sewing to keep her mind off killing Mr.?
(a) Dresses.
(b) Quilts.
(c) Pants.
(d) Christening gowns.

3. How does Celie react when Mr. returns home after his frolic with Shug?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is curious.
(c) She is depressed.
(d) She is jealous.

4. Why does Nettie tear up all her letters to Celie when she reaches her port?
(a) Because her emotions have changed so much, the letters are no longer truthful.
(b) Because she knows Celie cannot read.
(c) Because she knows Mr. will never deliver them.
(d) Because she is afraid of being caught.

5. Why is Mr. upset with the townsfolk after Shug moves in with him?
(a) He hears that they have been spreading gossip about their relationship.
(b) Because they have started ignoring him at church.
(c) Because they bought all the milk from the stores even though Shug needs it.
(d) He feels that they have abandoned her in her time of need.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the fabric Shug donates to the quilt Celie and Sofia are working on?

2. What does Shug promise she will do before she moves out?

3. What does Harpo start have nightmares about after meeting Sofia?

4. What is Corrine’s son’s name?

5. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?

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