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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the townspeople feel about Janie's relationship with Tea Cake?
(a) They think Tea Cake should be mayor.
(b) They are mad about it.
(c) They want them to get married.
(d) They think Janie is taking advantage of Tea Cake.

2. What does Janie keep waiting for after her marriage?
(a) To have a baby.
(b) To move to another city.
(c) To get a new dress.
(d) To fall in love with her husband.

3. Where does Janie get married?
(a) In the Washburns' back yard.
(b) In Nanny's parlor.
(c) At the Baptist church.
(d) In Miami.

4. What item of Joe's are the residents of Eatonville envious of?
(a) His feathered hat.
(b) His silk suit.
(c) His gold spittoon.
(d) His wife.

5. What does Janie tell Pheoby she wants to get married again for?
(a) Safety.
(b) Fame.
(c) Love.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joe's death mean to Janie?

2. What does Hurston compare Janie to in Chapter 7?

3. What does Joe think the town must do to be successful?

4. What color does Janie start wearing in Chapter 12?

5. Why doesn't Janie leave Jody?

(see the answer key)

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