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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mr. react when Nettie moves into his house?
(a) He treats her like his own daughter.
(b) He tries to seduce her.
(c) He starts physically abusing her.
(d) He ignores her completely.

3. How does Celie feel when Shug suggests moving out?
(a) Manic.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Exhausted.
(d) Relieved.

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

5. How long does Mr. leave Celie alone when Shug comes to town?
(a) Four days.
(b) Two days.
(c) One day.
(d) Three days.

6. What one activity won’t Mr. help with for Shug’s care?
(a) He won’t change her sheets.
(b) He won’t clean up her vomit.
(c) He won’t lift her in and out of bed.
(d) He won’t bathe her.

7. Who offers to speak to the warden on Sofia’s behalf?
(a) Mr.
(b) Harpo.
(c) Celie.
(d) Squeak.

8. How old is Celie the first time her father sexually assaults her?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Thirteen.

9. What is the name of Sofia’s youngest daughter?
(a) Helen.
(b) Henrietta.
(c) Heather.
(d) Harriet.

10. Why doesn’t Sofia’s father think Harpo is good enough for her?
(a) Because of his family history.
(b) Because of his lack of education.
(c) Because of his occupation.
(d) Because of his skin color.

11. 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.

12. Which of the following characters receives most of Mr.’s praise at home?
(a) Harpo.
(b) Celie.
(c) Himself.
(d) Nettie.

13. What does Celie call her father?
(a) The Devil.
(b) Sir.
(c) Pa.
(d) Dad.

14. Why is Celie jealous of Mr. and Shug at Harpo’s bar?
(a) Because they dance together all night.
(b) Because of the way Shug is looking at Mr.
(c) Because she sees them kissing.
(d) Because she overhears Mr. tell Shug that he loves her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Celie think is the major difference between her marriage and Harpo’s?

2. What does Celie say is keeping Shug alive?

3. Why does Sofia finally decide to leave Harpo?

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

5. How does Harpo’s life change after Sofia leaves him?

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