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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first line of the novel is "Ships at a distance have every man's _________ on board." (Fill in the blank)
(a) Wish.
(b) Cargo.
(c) Wife.
(d) Sorrow.

2. What does Joe think the town must do to be successful?
(a) Start a city council.
(b) Build a bridge.
(c) Pay him for his advice.
(d) Incorporate.

3. Besides Janie's wedding, what other major event occurs in Chapter 3?
(a) Janie has a baby.
(b) Logan dies.
(c) Nanny dies.
(d) Janie divorces Logan.

4. What does Joe's death mean to Janie?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Grief.

5. How old do the neighbors think Janie is when she returns home in Chapter 1?
(a) 55.
(b) 25.
(c) 40.
(d) 18.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nanny propose that Janie marry?

2. What does Logan want Janie to do while she is making breakfast?

3. What do the men who try to court Janie really want?

4. What does Janie do to get Joe's attention?

5. What is the first thing Nanny thinks Janie is upset about when Janie comes to visit her in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the people of Eatonville view Joe Starks?

2. Why do the other children make fun of Janie and refuse to play with her?

3. What are some of the changes Joe Starks makes in the town of Eatonville?

4. What events in Chapter 4 reveal a change in Janie and Logan's marriage?

5. Describe the scene that occurs in the store in Chapter 7.

6. Describe Nanny's reaction, in Chapter 3, to hearing that Janie is unhappy.

7. Why does Nanny want Janie to get married?

8. Describe Joe Starks' appearance.

9. Why is Janie alone in the store in Chapter 10?

10. Describe your impression of the relationship between Pheoby and Janie.

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