Question

What causes Mrs. Breedlove and Cholly to fight in Chapter 3?

• A. Pecola’s bad behavior
• B. Lack of food in the house
• C. Mrs. Breedlove's demand for coal
• D. Their son Sammy's actions

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Mrs. Breedlove's demand for coal

Mrs. Breedlove demands Cholly get coal, knowing he will refuse; they both need the fight to sustain their toxic dynamic.