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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 was Nettie allowed to join the reverend and his wife on their mission trip?
(a) Because Corrine refused to be parted from her.
(b) Because they thought it would be helpful to have a black attendant.
(c) Because the church specifically requested that she join.
(d) Because one of the missionaries backed out at the last minute.

2. Who does Mary Agnes ask to look after Suzy Q while she is away?
(a) Harpo.
(b) Millie.
(c) Eleanor Jane.
(d) Sofia.

3. What is the name of Billy’s sister, Millie’s daughter?
(a) Cybil Edith.
(b) Daisy May.
(c) Leanne Mary.
(d) Eleanor Jane.

4. How does Celie communicate with Shug after she stops speaking to her?
(a) By writing down her thoughts.
(b) She doesn’t communicate; she ignores her completely.
(c) Through sign language.
(d) With body language.

5. Who teaches Millie how to drive?
(a) Celie.
(b) The warden.
(c) Sofia.
(d) Her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Corrine have?

2. Which of Corinne’s possessions are given to Nettie after her death?

3. What is the first thing that Nettie’s letters reveal to Celie?

4. Why did Shug’s parents kick her out of the house when she was young?

5. Which of the following is NOT a place Nettie stops on her way to Olinka?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How has Grady’s life changed since moving to Memphis?

3. How is the outside world changing Olinka?

4. Who is Germaine, and how does Celie feel about him?

5. How does Shug picture God?

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

7. How do the Olinka people first react to their new missionaries (including Nettie)?

8. How has Corinne’s attitude changed toward Nettie since moving to Africa?

9. Where are Celie’s parents buried, and what marks their headstones?

10. How does Shug identify Nettie’s hidden letters?

(see the answer keys)

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