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