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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. Why do the Olinka people pity Nettie?
(a) Because she is far away from her family.
(b) Because she doesn’t have any children.
(c) Because she is unmarried.
(d) Because she is poorer than they are.

2. What is the name of the shop Celie opens in Memphis?
(a) Pantalones Company.
(b) Folkspants Unlimited.
(c) Party Pants.
(d) Pants.

3. What part of Tashi’s body is scarred in a coming-of-age ritual?
(a) Her back.
(b) All of the answers are true.
(c) Her legs.
(d) Her face.

4. How does Shug react when Celie starts crying about the rape and incest she suffered from?
(a) She prays for her.
(b) She slaps her.
(c) She ignores her.
(d) She kisses her.

5. What does Mr. collect, which surprises Celie?
(a) Stamps.
(b) Snow globes.
(c) Bells.
(d) Seashells.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the only girl at the Olinka School where Nettie teaches?

2. Where does Celie stab Mr. when he tries to stop her from going to Memphis with Shug?

3. How long does Millie let Sofia visit with her family before taking her back home?

4. What instrument does Germaine, Shug’s new boyfriend, play?

5. What is the name of the ship Nettie sails to Olinla?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Nettie come to live in Africa?

2. Why does Millie think Sofia is ungrateful?

3. What is rootleaf and why is it important to the Olinkans?

4. How does Billy get hurt on the day that Celie visits Sofia at the mayor’s house?

5. What is the “surprise” that Shug brings home for the family at Christmas, and how does Mr. react?

6. What is Nettie’s first impression of the Senegalese people she meets during her travels?

7. Who is Mary Agnes?

8. Why is Olivia the only girl at the Olinka School?

9. How did the reverend and his wife treat Nettie when they first met her?

10. What does Celie imagine that God looks like, and how does this affect her relationship with Him?

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