The Bluest Eye: Chapter 3 Quiz

Why do the Breedloves believe they are ugly?

• Because they are poor and Black

• Because they have high cheekbones and shapely lips

• Because they have small, closely set eyes and heavy eyebrows

• Because they were told by someone that they are ugly

What is the pattern of fights between Cholly and Mrs. Breedlove?

• They fight whenever Cholly comes home drunk

• They fight every Saturday morning

• They fight whenever Mrs. Breedlove wakes up first

• They fight whenever Mrs. Breedlove sneezes

Why does Cholly hate the girl instead of the white men who caught him having sex?

• Because the white men were more powerful

• Because the girl betrayed him

• Because the girl reminded him of his own vulnerability

• Because the white men forced him to continue

What does Pecola hope and pray for?

• To change her appearance

• To be loved by everyone

• To have blue eyes

• To become rich

Why does Pecola feel nauseated in bed?

• Because of her own ugliness

• Because of the fights between her parents

• Because she is sick

• Because she is hungry

What does Pecola imagine dissolving when she tries to make herself disappear?

• Her body

• Her parents

• Her eyes

• Her ugliness

What does Pecola buy at the grocery store?

• Dandelions

• Money

• Candy

• Mary Janes

Why does Pecola feel angry and ashamed after her interaction with Mr. Yacobowski?

• Because he looked right through her

• Because he spoke harshly to her

• Because he didn't understand her

• Because he didn't want to touch her hand

What do the whores living above Pecola's apartment tell her about?

• Their jobs

• Their families

• Their dreams

• Their boyfriends

What does Pecola wonder about love?

• If it is like her parents' lovemaking

• If it can change her appearance

• If it can make her rich

• If it can make her popular