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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. How does Celie react to the news that Shug Avery is coming to town?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is jealous.
(c) She is apathetic.
(d) She is confused.

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

3. What does Shug dedicate to Celie?
(a) A poem.
(b) A dance step.
(c) A song.
(d) A toast.

4. Who does Celie encourage Nettie to find in town?
(a) The reverend.
(b) The sheriff.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The seamstress.

5. Why is Sophia arrested?
(a) For her fight with Squeak.
(b) For starting a fire.
(c) For attacking the mayor.
(d) For underage drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. After moving in with the family, what does Shug want Mr. to do for her?

2. Why won’t the women at church help Shug when they hear she is ill?

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

4. What makes Shug feel well enough to move out of Mr.’s house?

5. What is the name of Celie’s sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Squeak tries to convince the warden to let Sofia out of jail early?

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

3. How does Mr. react when Nettie comes to live with him, and why does she end up leaving?

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

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

6. What obsessive behavior does Harpo start, and what does this suggest about his character?

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

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

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

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

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