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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr.’s father feel about Shug living in the house?
(a) He is outraged by it.
(b) He is excited by it.
(c) He is apathetic to it.
(d) He doesn't know about it.

2. Who tries to keep Celie in school before Pa pulls her out?
(a) No one.
(b) Her teacher.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her mother.

3. What does Sofia worry about Harpo doing too much?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Eating.
(d) Sleeping.

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

5. What is Shug’s occupation?
(a) Writer.
(b) Artist.
(c) Dancer.
(d) Singer.

6. What color fabric does Celie hope to buy for her very first dress?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Blue.
(c) Purple.
(d) White.

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

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

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

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

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

12. Why do Harlo’s kids love Squeak?
(a) Because she never disciplines them.
(b) Because she’s rich.
(c) Because of her beautiful singing voice.
(d) Because she gives them affection.

13. Who is Squeak?
(a) Harpo’s girlfriend.
(b) Sofia’s eldest daughter.
(c) Pa’s new wife.
(d) The bartender.

14. How does Sofia react to being slapped?
(a) She leaves the bar.
(b) She laughs in Squeak’s face.
(c) She ignores Squeak completely.
(d) She punches Squeak in the face.

15. What is a juke joint?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A bar.
(d) A dance step.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Squeak slap Sofia at the bar?

2. How does Mr.’s attitude change after Shug moves in?

3. How does Celie feel when Shug suggests moving out?

4. How does Celie hope Nettie will escape from Pa’s house?

5. What part of Harpo’s body does Celie notice is changing due to his excessive habit?

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