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

3. How does Mr.’s attitude change after Shug moves in?
(a) He begins ignoring Celie and the children completely.
(b) His temper becomes more unpredictable and violent.
(c) He hums and whistles to himself.
(d) He is constantly nervous and emotional.

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

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

6. Who offers to speak to the warden on Sofia’s behalf?
(a) Mr.
(b) Harpo.
(c) Celie.
(d) Squeak.

7. How does Celie’s mother die?
(a) She accidentally drowns in the river.
(b) She commits suicide.
(c) She dies due to childbirth complications.
(d) Her husband murders her.

8. What does Pa say about Celie that convinces Mr. to marry her?
(a) That she responds well to beatings.
(b) That she is a good cook.
(c) That she will make a good stepmother to his children.
(d) That she is smart and a quick thinker.

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

10. What one activity won’t Mr. help with for Shug’s care?
(a) He won’t change her sheets.
(b) He won’t lift her in and out of bed.
(c) He won’t bathe her.
(d) He won’t clean up her vomit.

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

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

13. Why won’t the women at church help Shug when they hear she is ill?
(a) Because they don’t have the funds to help non-members.
(b) Because they’re afraid her illness is contagious.
(c) Because they think she is a “hussy.”
(d) Because they don’t want to offend Celie.

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

15. Where did Harpo meet the girl that he claims to have fallen in love with?
(a) At school.
(b) At the library.
(c) At a block party.
(d) At church.