Their Eyes Were Watching God Test Review

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Who is Janie's husband who was the mayor of Eatonville?

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Joe

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Why did Janie go to work in the fields?

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Tea Cake asked her to because he was lonely without her.

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What was a difference between Joe's funeral and Tea Cake's funeral?

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Janie wore the clothing of a mourning wife to Joe's, and overalls to Tea Cake's.

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Who is Janie's best friend from Eatonville?

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Pheoby

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Who is one of Janie and Tea Cake's best friends in the Everglades?

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Motor Boat

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

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It symbolizes the constraints of traditional marriage and the suppression of Janie's identity.

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How does Tea Cake's character differ from Joe's?

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Tea Cake is more egalitarian, supportive, and encourages Janie's independence, unlike Joe who is controlling.

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What role does Nanny play in Janie's life?

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Nanny represents the older generation's views on marriage and security, influencing Janie's early choices.

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What is the significance of the horizon in Janie's journey?

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The horizon symbolizes Janie's dreams, aspirations, and the pursuit of her own identity.

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How does the setting of Eatonville contrast with the Everglades?

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Eatonville represents social constraints and traditional roles, while the Everglades symbolizes freedom and self-discovery.