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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Millie feel when she is surrounded by Sofia’s family?
(a) Apathetic.
(b) Overwhelmed.
(c) Content.
(d) Terrified.

2. Who buys the Olinka land, threatening to take everything away from the villagers?
(a) The French government.
(b) An American farming company.
(c) A rubber company.
(d) A university.

3. What is Shug’s real name?
(a) Lillie.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Rose.
(d) Violet.

4. Who is the only person Celie has ever loved, aside from Nettie?
(a) Pa.
(b) Harpo.
(c) Shug.
(d) Mr.

5. Why does Shug suddenly decide to take Mary Agnes to Memphis with her as well?
(a) They call each other on the phone.
(b) They send telegrams.
(c) They mail packages.
(d) To improve Mary’s singing career.

6. What is the final way Corinne hurts Nettie before she dies?
(a) She ships her back to America.
(b) She forbids her from seeing the children.
(c) She calls Nettie a liar.
(d) She slaps her across the face.

7. How does Pa initially react when he first sees Celie on his property?
(a) He doesn’t recognize her.
(b) He embraces her.
(c) He ignores her completely.
(d) He tells her to get off his land.

8. Why does Celie want to see Pa before she moves to Memphis?
(a) To update him about Nettie.
(b) To properly say goodbye.
(c) To confront him about her past.
(d) To ask him for money.

9. How does Celie feel when she finds all the letters Mr. has hidden from her?
(a) Murderous.
(b) Confused.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Relieved.

10. What does Grady call Shug, which deeply annoys Celie?
(a) Honey.
(b) Mama.
(c) Girl.
(d) Lady.

11. What does Celie feed Henrietta when she is sick, a trick she learned from Nettie’s letters?
(a) Clay.
(b) Rootleaf.
(c) Yams.
(d) Cinnamon.

12. What season is it when Celie sees Pa for the last time?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Fall.
(d) Spring.

13. Why didn’t the previous missionaries in Olinka participate in the traditional welcoming rituals?
(a) Because they weren’t invited to participate.
(b) Because they didn’t understand the culture.
(c) Because they were too old.
(d) Because they were too haughty.

14. Where does Nettie live?
(a) Africa.
(b) Canada.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Australia.

15. What is the name of Corrine’s husband?
(a) Samuel.
(b) Samson.
(c) Sean.
(d) Simon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the giveaway on the envelopes that they have come from Nettie, not anyone else?

2. What is the name of the ship Nettie sails to Olinla?

3. What does Nettie accuse Mr. of doing on the night she tried to leave the house?

4. Which of Corinne’s possessions are given to Nettie after her death?

5. Why was Shug so harsh with Celie when they first met?

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