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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 Nettie moves into his house?
(a) He starts physically abusing her.
(b) He ignores her completely.
(c) He tries to seduce her.
(d) He treats her like his own daughter.

2. 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 don’t have the funds to help non-members.
(c) Because they think she is a “hussy.”
(d) Because they’re afraid her illness is contagious.

3. Who attacks Celie on her wedding day?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her stepchildren.
(d) Shug Avery.

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

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

6. 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.

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

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

9. What does Celie say is keeping Shug alive?
(a) Her talent.
(b) Her anger.
(c) Her beauty.
(d) Her love.

10. What is Shug’s occupation?
(a) Dancer.
(b) Artist.
(c) Writer.
(d) Singer.

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

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

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

14. Why does Squeak slap Sofia at the bar?
(a) For insulting Celie.
(b) For dancing with Harpo.
(c) For talking over the lounge singer.
(d) For gossiping.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Celie’s sisters-in-law feel about her housekeeping skills?

2. Why doesn’t Pa want Nettie to marry Mr.?

3. How does Celie hope Nettie will escape from Pa’s house?

4. Why does Mr. have a bad reputation?

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

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