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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?
(a) Because of his family history.
(b) Because of his occupation.
(c) Because of his skin color.
(d) Because of his lack of education.

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

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

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

5. What is a juke joint?
(a) A dance step.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A cigarette.
(d) A bar.

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

7. What does the term “bright” mean to Harpo?
(a) Virginal.
(b) Tall.
(c) Light-skinned.
(d) Intelligent.

8. Why does Harpo think Sofia refuses to mind him?
(a) She is too immature.
(b) She is too stubborn.
(c) She is too stupid.
(d) She is too spoiled.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shug promise she will do before she moves out?

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

3. What does Shug call Mr. that surprises Celie?

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

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

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