Their Eyes Were Watching God, Reading Flashcard, Ch. 1-8

Front

What does Janie's husband say when she is asked to make a speech as the newly elected mayor's wife?

Back

He steps in and says that his wife isn't a speech-making sort of woman.

Front

How does Hezekiah behave around Janie in the store?

Back

He imitates Joe all the time.

Front

What does Nanny's statement about Janie being unaware of harm reveal about Janie's character?

Back

It shows that Janie is naive.

Front

What does Janie lecture the men about when she finally speaks up?

Back

She tells the men that they don't know half of what they think they know about women and that they should be ashamed of themselves.

Front

What do the porch sitters gossiping about Janie represent in the beginning of the novel?

Back

They represent judgment.

Front

What is the significance of Janie's character development in the first eight chapters?

Back

Janie evolves from a naive girl to a more assertive woman who begins to understand her own voice.

Front

How does Janie's relationship with Joe Starks affect her identity?

Back

Joe's controlling nature stifles Janie's self-expression and individuality.

Front

What role does Nanny play in Janie's life?

Back

Nanny serves as a protective figure who imposes her own values and beliefs on Janie.

Front

What does Janie's hair symbolize in the novel?

Back

Janie's hair symbolizes her strength and independence.

Front

How does the setting of Eatonville contribute to the story?

Back

Eatonville represents a place of both opportunity and confinement for Janie.