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The Color Purple
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Question 1 of 15
How does the book start?
A
Dear Heavenly Father
B
Dear God
C
Dear Sister
D
Dear Ma
Question 2 of 15
How old is Celie at the beginning of the book?
A
14
B
9
C
16
D
18
Question 3 of 15
What is Celie's sister's name?
A
Sue
B
Nettie
C
Melinda
D
Natlie
Question 4 of 15
What is Harpo's wife named?
A
Sophie
B
Sofia
C
Cecelia
D
Sonya
Question 5 of 15
How does Celie wrong Harpo's wife?
A
She told Harpo to beat his wife
B
She told Harpo to kill his wife
C
She told Harpo to take his wife away
D
She told Harpo to yell at his wife
Question 6 of 15
Who did Celie's husband bring home when she was sick?
A
Shug Shugga
B
Shug Avery
C
Shuga Momma
D
Shag Avery
Question 7 of 15
How many babies did Celie have?
A
5
B
3
C
2
D
4
Question 8 of 15
Why did Sofia end up in jail?
A
She beat up her kids
B
She beat up the mayor
C
She beat up Harpo
D
She beat up the president
Question 9 of 15
Where does Nettie go to be a missionary?
A
Australia
B
Asia
C
Europe
D
Africa
Question 10 of 15
What was Shug's surprise?
A
She got married
B
She became famous
C
She got pregnant
D
She got sick again
Question 11 of 15
What tribe does Nettie administer to?
A
Oliander
B
Olivia
C
Olinka
D
Olathe
Question 12 of 15
What happened to Celie's children?
A
They were hurt by their pa
B
They were adopted by the reverend and his wife
C
They got sick
D
They were sent away to be adopted
Question 13 of 15
When they go to Memphis, what does Celie do for work?
A
She sews dresses
B
She is a singer
C
She's a telemarketer
D
She sews pants
Question 14 of 15
What happens at the end of the book?
A
Celie and Shug move in together
B
Celie and her sister meet up; Celie meets her children
C
Celie helps Mr. _______ when he gets sick
D
Celie and her sister pass away
Question 15 of 15
Who's last name is never revealed in the book?
A
Celie
B
Shug
C
Celie's husband
D
Nettie
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