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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. Who is Celie writing to in the novel?
(a) Her sister.
(b) God.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her father.

2. Why does Mr. kick Kate out of the house?
(a) For slapping Celie across the face.
(b) For smoking a cigarette in front of the children.
(c) For stealing from him.
(d) For encouraging Celie’s independence.

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

4. What does Shug call Mr. that surprises Celie?
(a) Honey Bear.
(b) Big Papa.
(c) Albert.
(d) Boo Boo.

5. How does Celie hope Nettie will escape from Pa’s house?
(a) By running away.
(b) Through marriage.
(c) Through her education.
(d) By killing him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. react when he learns that Sofia is pregnant?

2. How does Mr.’s father feel about Shug living in the house?

3. What is the name of Harpo’s friend who helps him out at the new bar?

4. Why doesn’t Pa want Nettie to marry Mr.?

5. What does Shug comment on the first time she meets Celie?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Celie try to protect Nettie from Pa?

7. Why does Sofia decide to leave Harpo, and how does he react to the news?

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

9. How many children does Celie give birth to, and what happens to them?

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

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