riety of characters and how they react to these hardships. The novel outlines the struggles and triumphs that shape each character into who they are. If you are a fan of the novel, take this quiz to find out if you are: Celie, the main character who transforms from a silent and invisible girl to a self-sufficient women, Mr. _______, the headstrong and abusive head of his and Celie’s marriage, Nettie, Celie’s younger sister and protector who tries to help the helpless, or Shug Avery, the unprecedented strong and independent woman in town.