TEWWG: Chapters 1-5 Reading Check

Which statement below best represents the attitude of the neighbors towards Janie?

• They are happy to see her.

• They are concerned.

• They are angry to see her.

• They are resentful.

What does the blossoming pear tree mainly represent for Janie?

• Coming of age

• How nature works

• Love and self-fulfillment

• Imagery of springtime

Which of these is most closely the reason Janie was nicknamed Alphabet as a child?

• She had a habit of reciting the alphabet.

• Her name was so long, people called her Alphabet for short.

• She had a gift for spelling.

• She had so many nicknames that they started calling her Alphabet.

Which of these mostly causes Nanny to start thinking of marriage plans for Janie?

• Nanny sees Janie kissing Johnny Taylor.

• Nanny recently met Logan Killicks and thought he would make a good marriage partner for Janie.

• Nanny hates Janie and wants her to be miserable out of spite.

• Nanny knows that she is close to death.

Which of these is most closely a complaint that Janie has about Logan Killicks?

• He is cheap.

• He is ugly.

• He does not own enough land.

• He has had a wife previously.

Which of the following statements below best describes Janie’s character as it is portrayed in the first 5 chapters?

• Janie is experienced.

• Janie is adventurous.

• Janie is innocent.

• Janie is selfish.

Jody says that the store will not only serve the function of being a place to buy things, but will also act as a ______.

• hospital

• gathering place

• primary school

• mayor's office

When Jody and Janie arrive at Eatonville, they are surprised that it is _______.

• smaller than they'd imagined

• a big city

• in Florida

• more promising than they'd imagined

Which of the following adjectives best describes Joe Starks?

• daring

• ambitious

• arrogant

• gloomy

True or False: Jody encourages Janie to give a speech to the town's people.

• True

• False