2. According to the letters, how does Nettie feel being away from Celie?
(a) Untouchable.
(b) Like she’s finally coming into her own.
(c) All alone.
(d) Like her heart is breaking.

3. Why does Corinne think that Nettie and Samuel have been having an affair?
(a) Because she caught them in bed together.
(b) Because the villagers frequently refer to Nettie as Samuel’s second wife.
(c) Because the children look so much like Nettie.
(d) Because she has seen them flirting with each other.

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

5. What is the “big surprise” Shug reveals at Christmas?
(a) Her new husband.
(b) A car for Mr.
(c) Diamond earrings.
(d) A pair of pants for Celie.

6. How long does Millie let Sofia visit with her family before taking her back home?
(a) The entire afternoon.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) A weekend.

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

8. Where does Celie stab Mr. when he tries to stop her from going to Memphis with Shug?
(a) In the leg.
(b) In the hand.
(c) In the neck.
(d) In the side.

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

10. Who teaches Millie how to drive?
(a) Celie.
(b) Sofia.
(c) The warden.
(d) Her husband.

11. For whom does Sofia work when she is released from prison?
(a) The mayor.
(b) The reverend.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The butcher.

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

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

14. What is the name of the only girl at the Olinka School where Nettie teaches?
(a) Tashi.
(b) Rachel.
(c) Cora.
(d) Olivia.

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