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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bothers Celie about her father’s new wife?
(a) She is not a good cook.
(b) She is not religious.
(c) She is physically affectionate.
(d) She has a shrieking voice.

2. How does Nettie react to the jungle surrounding Olinka?
(a) She is terrified by its vastness.
(b) She is pleased with the weather.
(c) She is overwhelmed with the greenery.
(d) She is disgusted by the bugs.

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

4. What color is the fabric Shug donates to the quilt Celie and Sofia are working on?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Purple.

5. What does Celie say about the day when she is reunited with Nettie and her children?
(a) She has never felt so much love.
(b) For the first time, everything in her life makes sense.
(c) It is the most beautiful day of her life.
(d) It is the youngest she has ever felt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Celie react to the news that Shug Avery is coming to town?

2. Who does Celie suggest Harpo hire to help at the new bar?

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

4. Why does Harpo refuse to help Celie out around the house?

5. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?

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