A Quiz On The Color Purple
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This quiz will be a take-home quiz to help assess the students comprehension and understanding of how violence plays a major role in the novel "The Color Purple" However there are a few facts based questions too. The novel was written by famous writer Alice Walker. This novel is one of the most recognized and appreciated novels of all time. Just play this quiz and enhance your knowledge on this novel.
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What significant change occurs in Celie’s life due to the influence of Shug Avery?
- A.
Celie starts her own business.
- B.
Celie moves back to her father’s house.
- C.
Celie marries again.
- D.
Celie converts to a new religion.
Correct Answer
A. Celie starts her own business.Explanation
In "The Color Purple," Shug Avery plays a crucial role in Celie’s transformation and empowerment. Through Shug's friendship, love, and support, Celie gains the confidence to assert her independence from her abusive husband, Albert. Inspired and empowered, Celie eventually starts her own business sewing pants, which symbolizes her newfound autonomy and financial independence.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Celie's husband's name was
Correct Answer
AlbertExplanation
The given answer, Albert, correctly identifies Celie's husband's name.Rate this question:
- 3.
On her wedding night, what happened to Celie?
- A.
Her husband's friend raped her.
- B.
Her husband beat her.
- C.
She was treated like a queen.
- D.
She ran away.
- E.
She beat her husband.
Correct Answer
B. Her husband beat her.Explanation
On her wedding night, Celie experienced physical abuse from her husband. This is indicated by the correct answer, "Her husband beat her." This suggests that Celie's marriage did not start off on a positive note and highlights the mistreatment she endured in her relationship.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Celie getting raped by her father was a foreshadow for what?
- A.
Violence to come.
- B.
A new beginning for Celie.
- C.
Celie to be a violent person.
- D.
Happiness for Celie and her family.
- E.
Overwhelming misfortune and violence to come.
Correct Answer
E. Overwhelming misfortune and violence to come.Explanation
The correct answer suggests that Celie getting raped by her father foreshadows overwhelming misfortune and violence to come in her life. This traumatic event sets the tone for the hardships and abuse that Celie will endure throughout the story. It indicates that her life will be filled with more unfortunate and violent experiences.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What was Celie's husband's eldest son's name was
Correct Answer
HarpoExplanation
The correct answer is Harpo. This answer is derived from the question, which asks for the name of Celie's husband's eldest son. Therefore, the correct answer is Harpo, indicating that Harpo is the name of Celie's husband's eldest son.Rate this question:
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When Celie's husband's eldest son asked him for advice on handling his wife, what advice did he give?
- A.
Be kind to your wife son.
- B.
Buy her things and she will behave son.
- C.
Beat her and she will behave son.
- D.
Give her children and she will behave son.
- E.
Divorce her son.
Correct Answer
C. Beat her and she will behave son. -
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Violence is a cycle that is difficult to break. In many families, the children grow up and think that violence is okay. Do you feel that violence is ever okay? If so, why?
- 8.
Initially Celie used to write letters to whom?
- A.
Her father
- B.
Paul
- C.
Sofia
- D.
God
Correct Answer
D. GodExplanation
Initially, Celie, the protagonist in Alice Walker's novel "The Color Purple," used to write letters to God. Throughout the beginning of the book, Celie addresses her letters to "Dear God," sharing her experiences, thoughts, and feelings as she endures abuse and hardships in her early life. This form of letter-writing serves as a personal diary and a method for Celie to express herself in a situation where she feels completely powerless.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who adopts Celie's children in the novel?
- A.
Shug
- B.
Samuel and Corrine
- C.
Sofia
- D.
No one
Correct Answer
B. Samuel and CorrineExplanation
In the novel, Samuel and Corrine adopt Celie's children. This is significant because it shows that despite the hardships and challenges faced by Celie, there are individuals who are willing to provide love and support to her children. It also highlights the theme of family and the importance of nurturing relationships, even in the face of adversity.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Nittie dies at the end of the novel. True of false?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The correct answer is False because the question states that "Nittie dies at the end of the novel," but it does not provide any information about what actually happens to Nittie. Therefore, we cannot determine whether Nittie dies or not based on the given question.Rate this question:
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