Their Eyes Were Watching God Flashcard 3 (Chapters 7-10)

Front

How does Hezekiah behave around Janie in the store?

Back

He imitates Joe all the time.

Front

What is the attitude of other men towards Janie after Joe's death?

Back

They are nicer than ever and come around more often.

Front

How does Janie first meet Tea Cake?

Back

He comes into the store and plays checkers with her.

Front

What new skill does Tea Cake teach Janie that Joe never would?

Back

To play checkers.

Front

What is one reason Joe does not get better when he is sick?

Back

He trusts a 'root doctor' to treat him instead of going to a real doctor.

Front

What does Janie's relationship with Tea Cake symbolize in the novel?

Back

A new beginning and the possibility of true love.

Front

How does Janie's character evolve throughout Chapters 7-10?

Back

She becomes more independent and begins to explore her own desires.

Front

What role does the store play in Janie's life after Joe's death?

Back

It becomes a place of both work and social interaction, reflecting her new independence.

Front

What does the game of checkers represent in Janie's relationship with Tea Cake?

Back

It symbolizes equality and partnership, contrasting with her previous relationships.

Front

How do the townspeople's perceptions of Janie change after Joe's death?

Back

They begin to see her as a woman capable of running the store and making her own choices.