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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Celie think is the major difference between her marriage and Harpo’s?
(a) There is no abuse in Harpo’s marriage but there is in hers.
(b) There is no love in her marriage but there is in Harpo’s.
(c) She and Mr. are childless while Harpo and Sofia can have children.
(d) She and Mr. are old while Harpo and Sofia are young.

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

4. 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.

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

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

7. How many children do Mr. and Shug have together?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

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

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

10. After moving in with the family, what does Shug want Mr. to do for her?
(a) Leave her alone.
(b) Marry her.
(c) Stand up to her father.
(d) Give her money to visit a doctor.

11. When she returns home, how many children does Sofia now have?
(a) 8.
(b) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

12. What does Celie call her father?
(a) Pa.
(b) The Devil.
(c) Dad.
(d) Sir.

13. How long does Mr. leave Celie alone when Shug comes to town?
(a) One day.
(b) Two days.
(c) Four days.
(d) Three days.

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

15. Which of the following words does Shug use to describe Celie when they first meet?
(a) Pious.
(b) Ugly.
(c) Clean.
(d) Faithful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harpo start have nightmares about after meeting Sofia?

2. Who offers to speak to the warden on Sofia’s behalf?

3. What does Celie do when she overhears Shug and Mr. having sex on the night before Shug moves out?

4. Who is Squeak?

5. Who tries to keep Celie in school before Pa pulls her out?

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