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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why don’t the Olinka people educate their daughters?
(a) Because they believe women have other responsibilities.
(b) Because education is very expensive, so it’s reserved for boys.
(c) Because they think girls are too stupid to learn.
(d) Because the schools aren’t large enough to accommodate all the students.

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

3. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her mother.
(d) God.

4. Where did Mr. hide Nettie’s letters?
(a) In a box under his dirty clothes.
(b) Under his bed.
(c) In his trunk.
(d) In a tree stump.

5. What does Mr.’s brother, Tobias, bring for Shug when he visits?
(a) A Bible.
(b) A tin of condensed milk.
(c) A box of chocolates.
(d) A bouquet of flowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Celie’s family react to Tashi?

2. What is Celie’s biggest fear when she thinks about her children?

3. What interesting household task is Sofia completing when Celie visits to speak to her about Harpo?

4. Who buys the Olinka land, threatening to take everything away from the villagers?

5. After moving in with the family, what does Shug want Mr. to do for her?

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