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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 the term “bright” mean to Harpo?
(a) Virginal.
(b) Light-skinned.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Tall.

2. 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.

3. What name did Celie sew into her daughter’s diaper before the baby was taken away from her?
(a) Opal.
(b) Ophelia.
(c) Olivia.
(d) Odele.

4. What color fabric does Celie hope to buy for her very first dress?
(a) White.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Blue.
(d) Purple.

5. Who offers to speak to the warden on Sofia’s behalf?
(a) Harpo.
(b) Squeak.
(c) Mr.
(d) Celie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a juke joint?

2. How long does Mr. leave Celie alone when Shug comes to town?

3. How long is Sofia sentenced for her crime?

4. What does Celie say is keeping Shug alive?

5. What is the name of Sofia’s youngest daughter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What brings on Celie’s terrible beating from Pa after church?

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

5. How do Carrie and Kate react when they meet Celie for the first time?

6. What is unique about the novel’s style, which is made apparent within the first few pages?

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

8. How does Celie come to own her very first dress, and what does it look like?

9. What changes about Harpo’s life after Sofia leaves him?

10. Why does Harpo start working in the fields, and how does he feel about it?

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