Their Eyes Were Watching God chapters 1-4 Quiz

The novel opens with

• Janie telling her life story to Phoeby.

• Janie returning home after being away for some time.

• Janie marrying Logan Killicks.

• Janie marrying Joe Starks.

What was Janie's most noticeable physical characteristic?

• Her long gray hair.

• Her curved body.

• Her long black hair.

• Her sweet southern accent.

Who is Janie's best friend?

• Phoeby Watson.

• Mandie Mandel

• Phylicia Wilson

• Samantha Freeman

Which statement BEST answers the question: Why does Nanny want Janie to marry Logan Killicks?

• He had sixty acres of land.

• He would provide Janie protection.

• He had a home and land.

• He had land, a home, and money.

After reading about the birth of Nanny’s daughter and the birth of Janie, what might the reader infer about Nanny’s desires for Janie’s life?

• Nanny and her daughter had hard lives.

• Nanny and her daughter were hurt by men.

• Nanny is hoping to break the cycle of single mothers with no financial stability.

• Nanny and her daughter gave birth to daughters without being married.

What was Janie's idea of love before she was married?

• She thought love was sweet like the pear tree.

• She thought marriage would bring the love.

• She thought love would come once she had a child.

• She thought love was not meant for her.

What did Janie learn about love?

• Marriage does not bring love.

• Love is not for everyone.

• Nanny was her only love.

• Janie learned nothing about love.

After chapter 1, Janie's story is told in

• flashbacks

• idioms

• figurative language

• imagery

In chapter 1, the porch symbolizes

• freedom

• judgment

• respect

• love

What does the blossoming pear tree represent to Janie?

• Marriage

• Marriage and love.

• Love, peace and passion.

• Oneness with God