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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Celie do when she overhears Shug and Mr. having sex on the night before Shug moves out?
(a) She prays.
(b) Nothing – she is completely apathetic.
(c) She screams into her pillow.
(d) She masturbates and cries.

2. 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 family history.
(d) Because of his lack of education.

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

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

5. What is Celie’s nickname for Henry Broadnax?
(a) The Prizefighter.
(b) A novel.
(c) A painting.
(d) A poem.

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

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

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

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

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

11. Who decides that Shug should come live in the house with Celie’s family?
(a) Celie.
(b) Sofia.
(c) Mr.
(d) Harpo.

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

13. Why does Celie think Nettie is dead after she leaves Mr.’s house?
(a) Nettie promises to write letters but none arrive.
(b) She hears about an unidentified murder victim whose appearance is similar to Nettie’s.
(c) Nettie constantly worried that someone was after her.
(d) She overhears Mr. talking about how he killed her.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the term “bright” mean to Harpo?

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

3. Who does Celie think about while having sex with her husband on her wedding night?

4. Where did Harpo meet the girl that he claims to have fallen in love with?

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

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