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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is a juke joint?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A dance step.
(c) A cigarette.
(d) A bar.

3. How old is Celie the first time her father sexually assaults her?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Eleven.

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

5. Why is Celie jealous of Mr. and Shug at Harpo’s bar?
(a) Because she sees them kissing.
(b) Because of the way Shug is looking at Mr.
(c) Because they dance together all night.
(d) Because she overhears Mr. tell Shug that he loves her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Squeak slap Sofia at the bar?

2. What does Celie call her father?

3. What does the term “bright” mean to Harpo?

4. What does Harpo start have nightmares about after meeting Sofia?

5. What does Pa say about Celie that convinces Mr. to marry her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr.’s family feel about having Shug in the house?

2. What happens when Harpo and Sofia see each other for the first time at the juke joint?

3. Who is Olivia and where does Celie meet her?

4. What lesson does Shug teach Celie about her sexuality?

5. How do Mr. and Celie come to be married?

6. How does Harpo react to the news that Sofia’s father doesn’t think he’s good enough for her?

7. Why does Celie have trouble sleeping when she thinks about Harpo and Sofia’s relationship?

8. How does Shug Avery come to live in Celie’s house, and how does Celie feel about this?

9. Why is Mr. so emotional with Shug in his house?

10. How does Harpo’s juke joint fare when it first opens?

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