The Color Purple - Letters 61-63 Quiz

What does Corrine become jealous of in the Olinka village?

Question Answer Choices The tribe recognizes Nettie as Samuel's wife. Nettie's cooking skills. Nettie's ability to learn the language quickly. Nettie's popularity with the children.

What type of relationship does Shug tell Celie can result in children being mentally challenged?

Question Answer Choices Unstable marriages. Incestuous relationships. Long-distance relationships. Interracial relationships.

What does Corrine request Nettie to stop doing later on?

Question Answer Choices To stop visiting her home. To stop borrowing her clothes. To stop cooking for the family. To stop teaching her children.

What does Nettie quickly get used to in the Olinka village?

Question Answer Choices Hunting with the villagers. Cooking traditional meals. Building new homes. Teaching the youngsters and adults.

What does Corrine ask Nettie's children to stop calling her?

Question Answer Choices Aunt Nettie. Mama Nettie. Teacher Nettie. Sister Nettie.

Why does Tashi's father believe she will never have to face hardship?

Question Answer Choices Because she will always have a husband or father to take care of her. Because she is the smartest in the village. Because she is destined to become a leader. Because she will inherit family wealth.

What is the sole goal in life for women according to the Olinka community?

Question Answer Choices To become educated and teach others. To work alongside their husbands in the fields. To be the mother of their husband's children. To serve as spiritual leaders in the community.

Why are the Olinka villagers surprised by the new missionaries?

Question Answer Choices Because the missionaries speak the local language fluently. Because the missionaries are of African descent and include two women. Because the missionaries brought advanced technology with them. Because the missionaries are very young and inexperienced.

Why does Olivia worry about her best friend Tashi as the first day of school approaches?

Question Answer Choices Because Tashi has no school supplies. Because Tashi is moving to another village. Because she is unsure if Tashi will be able to go to school. Because Tashi is afraid of the teachers.

What does the village chief in the legend heard by Nettie begin to hoard?

Question Answer Choices The village's crops and wives. The village's gold and silver. The village's water supply. The village's livestock.