The Color Purple - Letters 19–21 Quiz

What does Sofia say she will never allow any man to do?

Question Answer Choices Abuse her. Make her cry. Leave her alone. Tell her what to do.

What does Mr. ___ suggest Harpo do to make Sofia obey him?

Question Answer Choices Physically discipline her with a beating. Seek advice from Celie. Leave her alone until she changes her mind. Talk to her calmly and rationally.

What do Celie and Sofia decide to make together after they reconcile?

Question Answer Choices A new set of curtains for Harpo. A blanket for Celie's bed. A quilt using the curtains that Sofia brought back. A dress for Sofia's daughter.

Why does Celie advise Harpo to beat Sofia?

Question Answer Choices Because Mr. ____ told her to. Because she was afraid of Sofia. Because she wanted to help Harpo gain control. Because of her envy towards Sofia's strength.

What does Celie focus on instead of life on Earth?

Question Answer Choices Her hope for a better future. Heaven lasts forever. Her memories of the past. Her dreams of traveling the world.

What is the result of Harpo following Celie's advice to beat Sofia?

Question Answer Choices Sofia calls the police and Harpo is arrested. Harpo gains control over Sofia and she starts obeying him. Sofia leaves Harpo and moves back to her parents' house. Harpo is left with visible bruises and walks with difficulty.

Why does Celie struggle to sleep for about a month?

Question Answer Choices She is worried about Mr. ____'s reaction to her actions. She is afraid of Harpo's retaliation. She is concerned about Sofia's health after the fight. She feels remorse for advising Harpo to beat Sofia.

What constant struggle does Sofia mention during her conversation with Celie?

Question Answer Choices She has had to struggle constantly throughout her entire life. She has had to take care of her siblings. She has had to deal with illness. She has had to work multiple jobs.

What does Sofia question Celie about during their honest conversation?

Question Answer Choices How Celie can endure living with Mr. ____. Why Celie stays friends with Harpo. How Celie learned to sew so well. Why Celie never had children.

What does Celie do when she visits Sofia and Harpo's home?

Question Answer Choices She finds them happily cooking dinner together. She notices they are packing to move out. She sees them having a calm and peaceful conversation. She discovers they are engaged in a brutal fight that has left their house in ruins.