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

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

4. Why does Harpo refuse to help Celie out around the house?
(a) Because he is always too tired.
(b) Because he hates Celie.
(c) Because he thinks it is women’s work.
(d) Because his father has forbidden it.

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

6. What does Sofia worry about Harpo doing too much?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Eating.
(d) Drinking.

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

8. Why does Mr. have a bad reputation?
(a) All of the answers are true.
(b) He had an affair with Shug.
(c) He beats women.
(d) He might have killed his wife.

9. Why does Mr. kick Kate out of the house?
(a) For stealing from him.
(b) For slapping Celie across the face.
(c) For encouraging Celie’s independence.
(d) For smoking a cigarette in front of the children.

10. What is Squeak’s real name?
(a) Mary Agnes.
(b) Fanny Jo.
(c) Lucille Dae.
(d) Darla Marie.

11. Why does Harpo fear his new business will fail?
(a) Because he doesn’t have a liquor license.
(b) Because his prices are too high.
(c) Because all his employees quit.
(d) Because he doesn’t have enough customers.

12. How does Celie hope Nettie will escape from Pa’s house?
(a) By running away.
(b) Through marriage.
(c) Through her education.
(d) By killing him.

13. Why is Celie jealous of Mr. and Shug at Harpo’s bar?
(a) Because she overhears Mr. tell Shug that he loves her.
(b) Because they dance together all night.
(c) Because of the way Shug is looking at Mr.
(d) Because she sees them kissing.

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

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