3. Why won’t the women at church help Shug when they hear she is ill?
(a) Because they don’t want to offend Celie.
(b) Because they think she is a “hussy.”
(c) Because they don’t have the funds to help non-members.
(d) Because they’re afraid her illness is contagious.

4. What does Mr.’s brother, Tobias, bring for Shug when he visits?
(a) A Bible.
(b) A box of chocolates.
(c) A bouquet of flowers.
(d) A tin of condensed milk.

5. Why do Harlo’s kids love Squeak?
(a) Because she never disciplines them.
(b) Because she’s rich.
(c) Because of her beautiful singing voice.
(d) Because she gives them affection.

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

7. How does Harpo’s life change after Sofia leaves him?
(a) He lives in complete isolation and depression.
(b) He begins to make money and date around.
(c) He travels the world, starting with Europe.
(d) He starts drinking and smoking excessively.

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

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

10. What interesting household task is Sofia completing when Celie visits to speak to her about Harpo?
(a) Changing the oil in the car.
(b) Resealing the windows.
(c) Mowing the lawn.
(d) Fixing the roof.

11. What does Celie think is the major difference between her marriage and Harpo’s?
(a) There is no abuse in Harpo’s marriage but there is in hers.
(b) There is no love in her marriage but there is in Harpo’s.
(c) She and Mr. are childless while Harpo and Sofia can have children.
(d) She and Mr. are old while Harpo and Sofia are young.

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

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

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

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