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Heart of Darkness
Jane Eyre
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The Color Purple
Alice Walker
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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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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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Celie
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Sofia
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Letters 22-33
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Letters 83-90
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Letters 11-21 Quiz
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Letters 11-21 Quiz
1
of 5
When Nettie comes to Celie's house after running away from Alphonso, why does Mr. ___ force her to leave?
She is being followed
She steals from Mr. ___
She refuses Mr. ___'s advances
Mr. ___ favors Alphonso's friendship
2
of 5
What does Kate buy for Celie?
A dress
Gloves
Bedding
Answers a) and b)
3
of 5
Why do Sofia's parents oppose her marriage to Harpo?
Harpo's mother was murdered
Sofia is too young
Harpo is illiterate
Harpo is unemployed
4
of 5
Who advises Harpo to beat Sofia for her assertiveness and defiance?
Mr. ___
Celie
Alphonso
Answers A) and B)
5
of 5
What do Celie and Sofia do with the curtains that were torn during Sofia and Harpo's fight?
Bandage Sofia's wounds
Make quilt pieces
Burn them
Mend them
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