Question 1

The Color Purple

Why is Celie surprised to hear Shug refer to her husband, Mr. _______, as Albert?

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Question 2

The Color Purple

“The Color Purple”

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Question 3

The Color Purple

Why did African American critics criticize Alice Walker for The Color Purple?

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Question 4

The Color Purple

In The Color Purple, what do Celie and Shug make together?

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Question 5

The Color Purple

Who keeps Nettie's letters from Celie?

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Question 6

The Color Purple

What was the best thing Celie ever did for Adam?

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Question 7

The Color Purple

Why does Sofia get put in jail?

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Question 8

The Color Purple

Why won't Pa let Albert marry Nettie in The Color Purple?

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Question 9

The Color Purple

How does the author address the theme of change in The Color Purple?

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Question 10

The Color Purple

Describe Celie and the mature woman she becomes at the end of the novel?

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Question 11

The Color Purple

Harpo’s wife, Sofia, what is her relationship with her husband and with white people?

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Question 12

The Color Purple

Discuss the ways in which this character challenges early twentieth-century established norms of womanhood.

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Question 13

The Color Purple

What insight does she gain about the Olinka culture?

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Question 14

The Color Purple

What does Pa mean by referring to women as “soiled” or “fresh?” (7-8) Discuss the irony in this depiction. ...

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Question 15

The Color Purple

Mr. asks if Celie’s cow comes with her to the marriage. What is the implication here?

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Question 16

The Color Purple

What is Celie first day with her new family like?

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Question 17

The Color Purple

Discuss multiple reasons that Harpo first strikes Sofia. Why does he continue to try and make her comply?

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Question 18

The Color Purple

What is wrong with Shug Avery when she arrives at Celine and Mr.____ house?

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Question 19

The Color Purple

Why does shug come to stay with mr.____ and Celle?

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Question 20

The Color Purple

What joke does Shug make to ameliorate Celie's anger?

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Question 21

The Color Purple

What short response questions may be asked on a Honors English test for The Color Purple?

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Question 22

The Color Purple

How does the author use foreshadowing in The Color Purple?

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Question 23

The Color Purple

The Color Purple Summary

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Question 24

The Color Purple

Why did African American critics criticize Alice Walker for The Color Purple?

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Last updated by Jill W on 01 Feb 20:55

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Question 25

The Color Purple

How does Alice Walker use imagery in The Color Purple?

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