Relationships
How many children do Albert and Shug have together?
Three
What is the name of the crop that is sacred to the Olinka people?
Roofleaf
What is another word for marijuana used in the book?
Reefer
What does the boy Shug hired for her band play?
Flute
How old is Celie when her mother dies?
14
What is the name of Harpo and Squeak's daughter?
Suzie Q
What are the mbeles?
Africans who refuse to bow down to English authority in Africa.
What is Mr. ___ first name?
Albert
What's the name of the boy Shug hired for her band?
Germaine
What does Celie confess to Mr. ___ in letter 84?
Liking women
How does Celie first hear about Shug?
Her stepmother shows her a photograph of her
What painful procedure does Tashi undergo in Africa?
From who does Celie first hear about Shug?
Celie's stepmother
What does is Shug's career?
Singing
What does Celie receive from Mr. ___ in letter 85?
A telegram from the United States Department of Defense
Why did Mr. ___ never marry Shug?
His family though Shug was trash
What village does Nettie travel to in Africa?
The Olinka village
What is the name of Sofia's sister?
Odessa
How does Shug suggest Celie reimagine God?
As an "it"
What food is Henrietta given to help combat her illness?
Yams
What is the name of Mr. ___ first wife (Harpo's mother)?
Annie Julia
What does Nettie worry about concerning Adam and Olivia because they were raised in Olinka?
Reintegration into American culture
What is Miss Millie's daughter's name?
Eleanor Jane
What is "Shug" short for?
Sugar
Why does Celie love birds (what do they represent)?
The freedom and independence she desires