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How old is Celie at the book of the book?
14
What form is the novel written in?
Epistolary form
Where does Celie believe Pa took her second son too?
A couple in Monticello
What happened to Mr_____ ‘s wife?
Killed by her boyfriend on the way back from church
How does Celie describe Shug Avery after she saw a photo of her?
‘Most beautiful women I ever saw’
Why doesn’t Pa want Nettie to marry Mr_____?
- She’s too young
- She needs more schooling, to be a school teacher
How does Pa describe Celie to Mr____?
‘ugly’
How long did it take Mr____ to make his mind up about marrying Celie?
May-June (‘the whole of spring’)
Who is Addie Beasley?
Nettie’s school teacher
What does Nettie insist Celie does with Mr____?
Keep fighting
How many of Pa’s sisters go to visit?
Two