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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of Harpo’s friend who helps him out at the new bar?
(a) Swain.
(b) Wayne.
(c) Vain.
(d) Twain.

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?
(a) Because of his occupation.
(b) Because of his family history.
(c) Because of his lack of education.
(d) Because of his skin color.

9. How do Celie’s sisters-in-law feel about her housekeeping skills?
(a) They are disgusted.
(b) They are jealous.
(c) They are impressed.
(d) They are confused.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Celie’s mother die?

2. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?

3. Why does Mr. kick Kate out of the house?

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

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

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