The Color Purple - Letters 52–60 Quiz

Who takes Nettie in after she leaves Mr. ____'s farm?

Question Answer Choices The mayor and his wife Reverend Mr.____, Samuel, and Corrine A group of traveling missionaries A kind farmer and his family

What does Nettie feel upon seeing the African shoreline for the first time?

Question Answer Choices A feeling of overwhelming sadness. A surge of excitement and joy. A sense of fear and apprehension. A profound resonance in her soul, likened to a massive bell.

Who are the children that Nettie takes care of while staying with Samuel and Corrine?

Question Answer Choices Ethan and Emma. Adam and Olivia. Samuel and Corrine Jr. Jacob and Sophia.

What role do Samuel and Corrine play in Nettie's life?

Question Answer Choices They become her employers and give her a job. They offer her refuge and become her source of joy and friendship. They help her find a place to live in town. They introduce her to new friends in the community.

What does Shug agree to when Celie asks her a favor?

Question Answer Choices To help her escape from Mr. ____. To teach her how to read. To help her find Nettie. To sleep with her instead of Mr. ____ while she is around.

What opportunity allows Nettie to travel to Africa with Samuel and Corrine?

Question Answer Choices She won a scholarship for a missionary program. She volunteered to replace a sick missionary. She was offered a job as a teacher in Africa. A missionary had to cancel due to an unexpected marriage.

Why is Nettie concerned while staying with Samuel and Corrine?

Question Answer Choices She is worried about her safety. She is not sure if she can trust Samuel and Corrine. She misses her old life on the farm. She fails to receive any replies from Celie.

Who does Nettie unexpectedly meet while shopping in town before her departure to Africa?

Question Answer Choices A distant relative she had never met. Sofia, who is taking care of the mayor's wife. A friend from her childhood. A former teacher from her school.

Why does Shug try to calm Celie down when she feels an overwhelming desire to kill Mr. ____?

Question Answer Choices Shug tells her that violence is never the answer. Shug reminds her that Nettie will come back one day. Shug fears that Celie will be arrested. Shug believes that Mr. ____ will change.

What does Nettie tell Celie about their forefathers?

Question Answer Choices They were explorers who traveled the world. They were famous warriors in Africa. They originated from Africa and many were enslaved and traded. They were wealthy landowners in Africa.