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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Celie’s father think she did church, leading to a terrible beating?
(a) Bad mouth him.
(b) Laugh at the choir.
(c) Wink at a boy.
(d) Shakes the preacher’s hand.

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

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

6. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?
(a) Her mother.
(b) God.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her sister.

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

8. 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 think she is a “hussy.”
(c) Because they’re afraid her illness is contagious.
(d) Because they don’t want to offend Celie.

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

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

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

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

13. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?
(a) Because she is too old for him.
(b) Because he is truly in love with Nettie.
(c) Because he is afraid of Pa’s jealousy.
(d) Because he thinks she is ugly.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What color is the fabric Shug donates to the quilt Celie and Sofia are working on?

3. Which of the following words does Shug use to describe Celie when they first meet?

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

5. How old is Celie the first time her father sexually assaults her?

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