Question

Why does Geraldine reject Pecola when she enters her house?

• A. Because Pecola accidentally breaks something
• B. Because she is dark-skinned and poor
• C. Because she insults Geraldine
• D. Because she is related to Cholly

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Because she is dark-skinned and poor

Geraldine, who strives for middle-class respectability and whiteness, sees Pecola as dirty and unacceptable, demonstrating colorism and class bias even within the Black community.