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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shug call Mr. that surprises Celie?
(a) Big Papa.
(b) Honey Bear.
(c) Albert.
(d) Boo Boo.

2. Which of the following words does Shug use to describe Celie when they first meet?
(a) Faithful.
(b) Pious.
(c) Clean.
(d) Ugly.

3. What color fabric does Celie hope to buy for her very first dress?
(a) Yellow.
(b) White.
(c) Purple.
(d) Blue.

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

5. Which of the following characters receives most of Mr.’s praise at home?
(a) Celie.
(b) Nettie.
(c) Harpo.
(d) Himself.

6. What color is the fabric Shug donates to the quilt Celie and Sofia are working on?
(a) Purple.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

7. What interesting household task is Sofia completing when Celie visits to speak to her about Harpo?
(a) Changing the oil in the car.
(b) Resealing the windows.
(c) Fixing the roof.
(d) Mowing the lawn.

8. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?
(a) Because he thinks she is ugly.
(b) Because she is too old for him.
(c) Because he is afraid of Pa’s jealousy.
(d) Because he is truly in love with Nettie.

9. What makes Shug feel well enough to move out of Mr.’s house?
(a) A good diet and plenty of exercise.
(b) Her friendship with Celie.
(c) Her new medicine.
(d) Singing again.

10. What does Harpo blame for his strange bruises?
(a) His health.
(b) His mule.
(c) His wife.
(d) His new baby.

11. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?
(a) Because of his skin color.
(b) Because of his occupation.
(c) Because of his lack of education.
(d) Because of his family history.

12. How old is Sofia when Harpo proposes to marry her?
(a) 16.
(b) 15.
(c) 17.
(d) 18.

13. In what season were Mr. and Celie married?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) Winter.
(d) Fall.

14. What does Celie say is keeping Shug alive?
(a) Her love.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) Her talent.
(d) Her anger.

15. Who is Squeak?
(a) Pa’s new wife.
(b) Sofia’s eldest daughter.
(c) The bartender.
(d) Harpo’s girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Celie jealous of Mr. and Shug at Harpo’s bar?

2. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?

3. Who decides that Shug should come live in the house with Celie’s family?

4. What one activity won’t Mr. help with for Shug’s care?

5. How does Mr. react when he learns that Sofia is pregnant?

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