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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Shug call Mr. that surprises Celie?
(a) Honey Bear.
(b) Boo Boo.
(c) Albert.
(d) Big Papa.

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

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

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

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

13. What is the name of Sofia’s youngest daughter?
(a) Helen.
(b) Henrietta.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Heather.

14. How many children does Mr. have?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

15. Why doesn’t Pa want Nettie to marry Mr.?
(a) Because Mr. is a violent man.
(b) Because he hopes Nettie will marry rich.
(c) Because he thinks Celie should get married first.
(d) Because he has no money for a dowry.