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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Mr. upset with the townsfolk after Shug moves in with him?
(a) Because they have started ignoring him at church.
(b) He hears that they have been spreading gossip about their relationship.
(c) Because they bought all the milk from the stores even though Shug needs it.
(d) He feels that they have abandoned her in her time of need.

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

4. Who tries to keep Celie in school before Pa pulls her out?
(a) Her husband.
(b) No one.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her teacher.

5. What does Shug promise she will do before she moves out?
(a) Save Harpo’s marriage.
(b) Stop Mr.’s abuse.
(c) Finish the quilt.
(d) Teach Celie how to read.

6. Who does Celie think about while having sex with her husband on her wedding night?
(a) Shug Avery.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Pa.
(d) Her teacher.

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

8. How does Mr. encourage Harpo to keep his wife in line?
(a) By keeping her pregnant.
(b) By paying her compliments.
(c) By beating her.
(d) By sleeping with other women.

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

10. Why is Celie jealous of Mr. and Shug at Harpo’s bar?
(a) Because of the way Shug is looking at Mr.
(b) Because she sees them kissing.
(c) Because they dance together all night.
(d) Because she overhears Mr. tell Shug that he loves her.

11. Who does Celie suggest Harpo hire to help at the new bar?
(a) Shug.
(b) Pa.
(c) Mr.
(d) Nettie.

12. What part of Harpo’s body does Celie notice is changing due to his excessive habit?
(a) His eyes.
(b) His skin.
(c) His teeth.
(d) His belly.

13. What bothers Celie about her father’s new wife?
(a) She has a shrieking voice.
(b) She is physically affectionate.
(c) She is not a good cook.
(d) She is not religious.

14. How old is Celie the first time her father sexually assaults her?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Eleven.

15. What does Celie’s father think she did church, leading to a terrible beating?
(a) Bad mouth him.
(b) Shakes the preacher’s hand.
(c) Wink at a boy.
(d) Laugh at the choir.

Short Answer Questions

1. After moving in with the family, what does Shug want Mr. to do for her?

2. What is Squeak’s real name?

3. What is a juke joint?

4. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?

5. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?

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