Their Eyes Were Watching God Ch. 1-4 Review

What theme is developed with the description of the porch sitters in the last paragraph of page 1 and first paragraph of page 2?

• Judgement is a mixture of truth and fiction.

• Powerful people use words to control others.

• Passing judgement provides a false sense of power.

• To feel powerful, ignore the cruel judgement of others.

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On page 3, Pearl Stone says, "Ah ain't got her to study 'bout," and Lulu Moss replies, "She ain't even worth talkin' after." Why is this ironic?

• Everyone on the porch is talking about Janie.

• Janie does not want them to talk about her.

• Everyone on the porch is ignoring Janie.

• Janie is talking about them.

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On page 7, Janie tells Phoeby, "Ah depend on you for a good thought. And Ah'm talking to you from dat standpoint." From these statements, what can you infer about Janie's view of the story she is about to tell?

• Janie wonders if her secrets are safe with Phoeby.

• Janie isn't looking forward to reliving her experiences.

• Janie hasn't yet processed everything she has gone through.

• Janie hopes Phoeby will still accept her after

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1. Re-read this sentence from a conversation between Nanny and Janie on page 23:

“Humph! I don’t ‘spect all dat tuh keep up. He ain’t kissin’ yo’ mouf when carry on over yuh lak dat. He’s kissin’ yo’ foot an ‘tain’t in uh man tuh kiss foot long. Mouf kissn’ is on uh equal and dat’s natural but when dey got to bow down tuh love, dey soon straightens up.”

What theme does Nanny develop about love in this passage? [RL.2]

• Romantic love is not possible early on in marriage.

• Romantic love only lasts between equals.

• Romantic love doesn't include kissing.

• Romantic love is not natural for men.

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2. Reread the following passage from page 26:

“Ah’m just as stiff as you is stout. If you can stand not to chop and tote wood Ah reckon you can stand not to git no dinner. ‘Scuse mah freezolity, Mist’ Killicks, but Ah don’t mean to chop de first chip.” 

How do the details in this passage contribute to Janie’s character development?

• They show Janie believes in equality in how the work is divided.

• They show Janie worries about her husband’s feelings.

• They show Janie is determined to honor her husband.

• They show Janie thinks Logan’s ideas are always right.

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2. Reread the following passage from page 27:

“It was a cityfied, stylish dressed man with his hat set at an angle that didn’t belong in these parts. His coat was over his arm, but he didn’t need it to represent his clothes. The shirt with the silk sleeveholders was dazzling enough for the world…He was a seal-brown color but he acted like Mr. Washburn or somebody like that to Janie.”

What does this description symbolize?

• gender norms

• silence

• class

• 1. love

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4. Reread the following passage from page 29:

“He would be the big ruler of things with her reaping the benefits. Janie pulled back a long time because he did not represent sun-up and pollen and blooming trees, but he spoke for far horizon. He spoke for change and chance. Still she hung back. The memory of Nanny was still powerful.” 

What does this conversation suggest Janie likes most about Joe Starks?

• 1. the opportunities he offers her

• the love he offers her

• his appearance

• 1. his finances

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