The Bluest Eye

Which of the following nicknames does Claudia give to Maureen Peal?

• Moralistic Pilgrim

• Moldy Prune

• Mediocre Porridge

• Meringue Pie

When Mrs. Breedlove is at the hospital about to give birth to Pecola, what does one of the white doctors compare her to?

• A queen

• A poet

• A horse

• A artist

Which of the following nicknames do the Fishers give to Mrs. Breedlove?

• Polly

• Petunia

• Sunflower

• Mrs. Beautiful

What does Soaphead Church sprinkle on the meat that he has Pecola give to the old dog, Bob?

• Mayonnaise

• Ketchup

• Tabasco Sauce

• Poison

To whom does Soaphead Church write a six-page letter? To whom is the letter addressed?

• His ex-girlfriend, Velma

• His landlady, Bertha Reese

• The mayor of Lorain, Ohio

• God

What is the type of narration used by Toni Morrison?

• Third person narrator

• First person narrator

• Omniscient narrator

• Second person narrator

Explain the meaning of the title "The Bluest Eye".

What are some of the main characters' names?

• Pecola Breedlove

• Claudia Macteer

• The Maginot Line

• Frieda Macteer

In the very last pages of the novel we see Pecola talking to someone about her "transformation". Explain what this is about and how it affects this character.

Comment on how the global issue "beliefs, values and education" is portrayed throughout Morrison's novel. For example, how this novel explores the beliefs and values nurtured in a particular society and the ways they shape individuals, communities and educational systems.