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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. What does Janie's husband do for Janie that Nanny says won't last for long?
(a) Sleeps on the couch.
(b) Cooks dinner.
(c) Brushes her hair at night.
(d) Chops the wood and carries it inside.

2. Who helps Janie in the store after Joe is dead?
(a) Tea Cake.
(b) Hezekiah.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Pheoby.

3. Who is Janie's best friend?
(a) Annie.
(b) Pheoby.
(c) Pearl.
(d) Lulu.

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

5. How many acres does Janie's new home sit on?
(a) 1 acre.
(b) 100 acres.
(c) 10 acres.
(d) 60 acres.

Short Answer Questions

1. What song is played at Joe's funeral?

2. Where does Janie get a doctor from?

3. Where is everyone headed in Chapter 10?

4. What is Janie's maiden name?

5. What is Janie's response to Joe's anger in the store after he chastises her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Logan seem to feel about the possibility of Janie leaving him?

2. Why did Joe not allow Janie to play games like checkers?

3. Describe the analogy Hurston uses to explain Janie's sexual awakening.

4. What things about Janie make Joe jealous?

5. How is Tea Cake different than the other men in Janie's life?

6. Describe Joe's funeral.

7. Describe Logan as Janie sees him.

8. How do the men in Eatonville view women?

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

10. What are some of the restrictions Jody places on Janie?

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