A Quiz On The Color Purple

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    Nittie dies at the end of the novel. True of false?

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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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  • 2. 

    Who adopts Celie's children in the novel?

    • Shug

    • Samuel and Corrine

    • Sofia

    • No one

    Correct Answer
    A. Samuel and Corrine
    Explanation
    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.

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    When Celie's husband's eldest son asked him for advice on handling his wife, what advice did he give?

    • Be kind to your wife son.

    • Buy her things and she will behave son.

    • Beat her and she will behave son.

    • Give her children and she will behave son.

    • Divorce her son.

    Correct Answer
    A. Beat her and she will behave son.
  • 4. 

    Initially Celie used to write letters to whom?

    • Her father

    • Paul

    • Sofia

    • God

    Correct Answer
    A. God
    Explanation
    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.

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    On her wedding night, what happened to Celie?

    • Her husband's friend raped her.

    • Her husband beat her.

    • She was treated like a queen.

    • She ran away.

    • She beat her husband.

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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  • 6. 

    What was Celie's husband's eldest son's name was

    Correct Answer
    Harpo
    Explanation
    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.

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    Celie getting raped by her father was a foreshadow for what?

    • Violence to come.

    • A new beginning for Celie.

    • Celie to be a violent person.

    • Happiness for Celie and her family.

    • Overwhelming misfortune and violence to come.

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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  • 8. 

    Celie's husband's name was

    Correct Answer
    Albert
    Explanation
    The given answer, Albert, correctly identifies Celie's husband's name.

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  • 9. 

    What significant change occurs in Celie’s life due to the influence of Shug Avery?

    • Celie starts her own business.

    • Celie moves back to her father’s house.

    • Celie marries again.

    • 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.

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  • 10. 

    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?

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