Question

"I'm cute, you're ugly" — who said this?

• A. Claudia MacTeer
• B. Frieda MacTeer
• C. Maureen Peal
• D. Pecola Breedlove

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Maureen Peal

This cruel comment is directed at Pecola by Maureen Peal, reinforcing the novel’s exploration of beauty hierarchy, colorism, and how those with lighter skin assert power over darker-skinned peers.