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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 86-90.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Celie feel when Shug suggests moving out?
(a) Exhausted.
(b) Manic.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Relieved.

2. Why does Corinne think that Nettie and Samuel have been having an affair?
(a) Because the children look so much like Nettie.
(b) Because the villagers frequently refer to Nettie as Samuel’s second wife.
(c) Because she has seen them flirting with each other.
(d) Because she caught them in bed together.

3. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?
(a) Her stepchildren.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Shug Avery.

4. What is Nettie’s greatest concern about the Olinka people?
(a) Their religion.
(b) Their financial future.
(c) Their education.
(d) Their health.

5. How does Celie’s mother die?
(a) She dies due to childbirth complications.
(b) She accidentally drowns in the river.
(c) Her husband murders her.
(d) She commits suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the “big surprise” Shug reveals at Christmas?

2. Why does Nettie believe God sent her to live with the reverend and his family?

3. What is Squeak’s real name?

4. What does Mr. collect, which surprises Celie?

5. Who tries to keep Celie in school before Pa pulls her out?

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