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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Celie’s sisters-in-law feel about her housekeeping skills?
(a) They are jealous.
(b) They are disgusted.
(c) They are confused.
(d) They are impressed.

2. What is the name of Harpo’s friend who helps him out at the new bar?
(a) Twain.
(b) Swain.
(c) Wayne.
(d) Vain.

3. Who does Sofia move in with after she leaves Harpo?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her mother.

4. How many children does Mr. have?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

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

6. How does Celie react when Mr. returns home after his frolic with Shug?
(a) She is depressed.
(b) She is curious.
(c) She is jealous.
(d) She is excited.

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

8. What is Squeak’s real name?
(a) Fanny Jo.
(b) Mary Agnes.
(c) Darla Marie.
(d) Lucille Dae.

9. How does Celie hope Nettie will escape from Pa’s house?
(a) Through marriage.
(b) By running away.
(c) Through her education.
(d) By killing him.

10. Why does Harpo refuse to help Celie out around the house?
(a) Because he hates Celie.
(b) Because he is always too tired.
(c) Because he thinks it is women’s work.
(d) Because his father has forbidden it.

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

12. Why does Mr. have a bad reputation?
(a) He had an affair with Shug.
(b) He might have killed his wife.
(c) All of the answers are true.
(d) He beats women.

13. Why do Harlo’s kids love Squeak?
(a) Because she gives them affection.
(b) Because she never disciplines them.
(c) Because she’s rich.
(d) Because of her beautiful singing voice.

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

15. What does Harpo start have nightmares about after meeting Sofia?
(a) A life alone.
(b) His father’s fists.
(c) His mother’s death.
(d) Sofia marrying another man.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr.’s attitude change after Shug moves in?

2. What name did Celie sew into her daughter’s diaper before the baby was taken away from her?

3. What does Shug comment on the first time she meets Celie?

4. Why is Sophia arrested?

5. Why does Mr. kick Kate out of the house?

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