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The Color Purple
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The Color Purple
by:
Alice Walker
Summary
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Letters 1–10
Letters 11–21
Letters 22–33
Letters 34–43
Letters 44–60
Letters 61–69
Letters 70–82
Letters 83–90
Characters
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Celie
Shug Avery
Mr. ______
Nettie
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Letters 1–10
Letters 11–21
Letters 22–33
Letters 34–43
Letters 44–60
Letters 61–69
Letters 70–82
Letters 83–90
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1
of 5
To whom does Celie address her letters?
Her mother
Shug Avery
God
Her lost children
2
of 5
Whose captivating photograph enchants Celie?
Shug Avery
Her mother
Nettie
Mr. ___
3
of 5
Why is Sofia imprisoned and sentenced to twelve years of work as the mayor's maid?
Stealing from the mayor
Striking the mayor
Speaking out against Harpo
Insulting Miss Millie
4
of 5
How does Celie learn that her sister is alive?
Overhearing Mr. ___'s conversation
Encountering Nettie's fiancée Samuel
Reading a newspaper article
Finding Nettie's intercepted letters
5
of 5
What business does Celie establish in Tennessee?
A bakery
A dress shop
A catering business
A tailored pants store
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