The Color Purple - Letters 64–69 Quiz

What does Tashi's mother, Catherine, do after her husband's death?

Question Answer Choices She remarries quickly. She decides to leave the village. She is determined to keep her daughter's education going. She stops sending Tashi to school.

What does Samuel reveal about how he came to find the children?

Question Answer Choices The children were left at the mission by an unknown person. He found the children abandoned in a nearby village. An old acquaintance brought him the children, claiming they were his late wife's only children. He adopted the children from an orphanage in America.

What does Celie discover about her parents' burial site?

Question Answer Choices They were buried in a marked grave with a large tombstone. They were buried in a cemetery in Memphis. They were buried near the village's main road. They were buried in an unmarked grave without a tombstone.

Why does Corrine become increasingly jealous and hostile towards Nettie?

Question Answer Choices She believes that Nettie is the biological mother of Adam and Olivia. She thinks Nettie is trying to take her place in the village. She feels Nettie is undermining her authority with the villagers. She suspects Nettie of stealing supplies from the mission.

What does Nettie discover about the man she thought was her father?

Question Answer Choices He has been hiding a secret fortune. He is not actually her biological father. He was once a member of the British rubber company. He is actually her uncle.

What does the Olinka tribe initially think about the British rubber company purchasing their land?

Question Answer Choices They immediately protest the purchase. They are indifferent to the news. They initially laugh about the situation. They are excited about the new opportunities.

What news does Nettie report about the road in her later letter?

Question Answer Choices The road construction was halted due to a lack of funds. The road was intended to pass through the village, rather than leading to it. The road would bypass the village entirely, leaving them isolated. The road was redirected to connect with a neighboring village instead.

What does Nettie request from Samuel after learning about Corrine's suspicions?

Question Answer Choices She requests that Samuel send her back to America. She asks Samuel to leave the village with her. She requests that Samuel disclose the details of how they came to find the children. She asks Samuel to confront Corrine about her behavior.

Why does Corrine advise Nettie to avoid visiting their hut when Samuel is there alone?

Question Answer Choices She is concerned that other villagers may misinterpret Nettie's visits. She believes Samuel needs time alone. She worries Nettie might get lost on the way. She thinks Nettie should focus on her studies.