3. Why does Mr. have a bad reputation?
(a) He might have killed his wife.
(b) He had an affair with Shug.
(c) He beats women.
(d) All of the answers are true.

4. What bothers Celie about her father’s new wife?
(a) She is not religious.
(b) She is physically affectionate.
(c) She has a shrieking voice.
(d) She is not a good cook.

5. How long is Sofia sentenced for her crime?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 12 weeks.
(c) 12 months.
(d) 12 days.

6. When she returns home, how many children does Sofia now have?
(a) 4.
(b) 8.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

7. Who does Celie think about while having sex with her husband on her wedding night?
(a) Pa.
(b) Her teacher.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Shug Avery.

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

9. What does Celie feel so guilty about that she struggles to sleep at night?
(a) Stealing money from Sofia’s purse.
(b) Taking the Lord's name in vein.
(c) Encouraging Harpo to beat his wife.
(d) Having impure thoughts about Shug Avery.

10. Why does Harpo refuse to help Celie out around the house?
(a) Because he hates Celie.
(b) Because his father has forbidden it.
(c) Because he thinks it is women’s work.
(d) Because he is always too tired.

11. How does Celie react when Mr. returns home after his frolic with Shug?
(a) She is jealous.
(b) She is excited.
(c) She is curious.
(d) She is depressed.

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

13. Why doesn’t Mr. want to marry Celie?
(a) Because he thinks she is ugly.
(b) Because he is afraid of Pa’s jealousy.
(c) Because he is truly in love with Nettie.
(d) Because she is too old for him.

14. Who is the father’s of Celie’s baby?
(a) She doesn't know.
(b) The preacher.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her brother.

15. Why won’t the women at church help Shug when they hear she is ill?
(a) Because they don’t have the funds to help non-members.
(b) Because they think she is a “hussy.”
(c) Because they don’t want to offend Celie.
(d) Because they’re afraid her illness is contagious.