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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of Celie’s sister?
(a) Bree.
(b) Coco.
(c) Nettie.
(d) Lacey.

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

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

5. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?
(a) The seamstress.
(b) The reverend.
(c) The sheriff.
(d) The doctor.

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

7. What color fabric does Celie hope to buy for her very first dress?
(a) Blue.
(b) Yellow.
(c) White.
(d) Purple.

8. Why does Sofia finally decide to leave Harpo?
(a) Because she bored.
(b) Because she has fallen in love with someone else.
(c) Because he beats her.
(d) Because he kicks her out.

9. In what season were Mr. and Celie married?
(a) Winter.
(b) Fall.
(c) Summer.
(d) Spring.

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

11. What name did Celie sew into her daughter’s diaper before the baby was taken away from her?
(a) Ophelia.
(b) Odele.
(c) Olivia.
(d) Opal.

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

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

14. How old is Celie the first time her father sexually assaults her?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Eleven.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Harpo’s friend who helps him out at the new bar?

2. Why does Harpo think Sofia refuses to mind him?

3. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?

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

5. What one activity won’t Mr. help with for Shug’s care?

(see the answer keys)

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