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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?
(a) The seamstress.
(b) The sheriff.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The reverend.

2. How long is Sofia sentenced for her crime?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 12 days.
(c) 12 weeks.
(d) 12 months.

3. How does Celie feel when Shug suggests moving out?
(a) Manic.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Exhausted.
(d) Depressed.

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

5. What does the term “bright” mean to Harpo?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Virginal.
(c) Tall.
(d) Light-skinned.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Celie’s mother die?

2. Who is Squeak?

3. How long does Mr. leave Celie alone when Shug comes to town?

4. What does Celie feel so guilty about that she struggles to sleep at night?

5. Why doesn’t Pa want Nettie to marry Mr.?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Celie suddenly feel jealous of Mr. and Shug when she sees them at the juke joint?

2. Why does Sofia decide to leave Harpo, and how does he react to the news?

3. What changes about Harpo’s life after Sofia leaves him?

4. How many children does Celie give birth to, and what happens to them?

5. What lesson does Shug teach Celie about her sexuality?

6. How do Mr. and Celie come to be married?

7. How does Celie come to own her very first dress, and what does it look like?

8. What obsessive behavior does Harpo start, and what does this suggest about his character?

9. Who is Olivia and where does Celie meet her?

10. How does Harpo react to the news that Sofia’s father doesn’t think he’s good enough for her?

(see the answer keys)

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