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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. What is Shug’s occupation?
(a) Writer.
(b) Artist.
(c) Singer.
(d) Dancer.

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

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

6. Why is Sophia arrested?
(a) For underage drinking.
(b) For attacking the mayor.
(c) For starting a fire.
(d) For her fight with Squeak.

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

8. Who is the father’s of Celie’s baby?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her brother.
(c) The preacher.
(d) She doesn't know.

9. How does Mr. react when he learns that Sofia is pregnant?
(a) He says that he hates babies.
(b) He accuses her of trying to trap Harpo.
(c) He is excited to be a grandfather.
(d) He hopes Celie won’t be jealous of Sofia’s fertility.

10. What does Shug comment on the first time she meets Celie?
(a) Celie’s religious faith.
(b) Celie’s marriage.
(c) Celie’s physical appearance.
(d) Celie’s housekeeping.

11. How does Mr.’s father feel about Shug living in the house?
(a) He is apathetic to it.
(b) He doesn't know about it.
(c) He is outraged by it.
(d) He is excited by it.

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

13. What does Sofia worry about Harpo doing too much?
(a) Eating.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Sleeping.

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

15. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?
(a) Shug Avery.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her stepchildren.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?

3. What is the name of Sofia’s youngest daughter?

4. What does Celie call her father?

5. What makes Shug feel well enough to move out of Mr.’s house?

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