The Color Purple - Letters 86–87 Quiz

Why does Sofia become annoyed with Eleanor Jane in Letters 86-87 of 'The Color Purple'?

Question Answer Choices Because Eleanor Jane speaks ill of Celie. Because Eleanor Jane ignores Sofia's advice. Because of Eleanor Jane's frequent visits and her baby's disruptions. Because Eleanor Jane refuses to help with chores.

What does Celie continue to do because she believes her sister is still alive in Letters 86-87 of 'The Color Purple'?

Question Answer Choices Search for Nettie in nearby towns. Write letters to Nettie. Send gifts to Nettie. Pray for Nettie's return.

What has caused the tribe's decline in Letters 86-87 of 'The Color Purple'?

Question Answer Choices The tribe's isolation from trade routes and lack of medical supplies. The tribe's displacement by neighboring groups and lack of water. The lack of the staple food yams and diseases like malaria. The tribe's internal conflicts and lack of leadership.

Why does Nettie feel distressed in Letters 86-87 of 'The Color Purple'?

Question Answer Choices Nettie's family is suffering from diseases like malaria. Nettie is concerned about Adam's departure. Nettie has lost contact with Celie. Tashi and her mother have fled to join the mbeles.

Why is Nettie planning to return to America in Letters 86-87 of 'The Color Purple'?

Question Answer Choices To reunite with her family in America. To escape the diseases affecting the tribe. To start a new life away from the village. To find Celie.

Who does Celie spend more time with after Shug's departure in Letters 86-87 of 'The Color Purple'?

Question Answer Choices Eleanor Jane and her baby. Nettie and Adam. Sofia and Harpo. Mr.____ and Henrietta.

Who is Shug traveling with around the country in Letters 86-87 of 'The Color Purple'?

Question Answer Choices Adam. Sofia. Germaine. Nettie.

Who does Celie realize Mr.____ is becoming to her in Letters 86-87 of 'The Color Purple'?

Question Answer Choices Her business partner. Someone she can confide in. Her best friend. Her enemy.

What does Mr.____ acknowledge about his past behavior towards Celie in Letters 86-87 of 'The Color Purple'?

Question Answer Choices He treated her poorly because he was jealous of her. He used to physically abuse her because she was not Shug. He neglected her because he was busy with work. He ignored her feelings because he did not understand her.

What has Celie come to accept about her feelings in Letters 86-87 of 'The Color Purple'?

Question Answer Choices She misses Nettie. She resents Mr.____. She loves Shug. She wants to leave the village.