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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sends Pheoby to have a talk with Janie about Tea Cake?
(a) Sam Watson.
(b) Matt Bonner.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Dr. Lawrence.

2. Where do all the workers from the muck go for fun?
(a) The swamp.
(b) The general store.
(c) The local bar.
(d) Tea Cake and Janie's house.

3. How does Hezekiah behave in the store?
(a) He pretends to own the store.
(b) He is lazy and will not work.
(c) He is meek and like a servant to Janie.
(d) He acts like a harmless imitation of Joe.

4. How do the men in town feel about Jody toward the end of Chapter 5?
(a) They are mad at him for building the store.
(b) They are grateful for his generousity.
(c) They look up to him like a god.
(d) They are resentful of the way he exercises his power like a white man.

5. What has been Joe's source of power so far in the novel?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Physical force.
(c) Janie's love.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Janie want to seek instead of things?

2. Why does the house have no roof?

3. Who does Janie compare Jody to in her speech?

4. What action does Hurston compare Jody's harsh words to Janie in the store to?

5. What does Joe do after the big fight with Janie?

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