Inferencing Practice (TEWWG)

What can be inferred about Janie's feelings towards her first husband, Logan Killicks, in the early chapters of the novel?

• She is deeply in love with him.

• She is indifferent and uninterested.

• She is physically attracted but emotionally distant.

• She is compliant and submissive.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the novel, what can be concluded about Janie's motivations for running away with Joe Starks?

• She is in love with Joe and wants to marry him.

• She wants to escape her oppressive marriage.

• She is seeking adventure and independence.

• She believes Joe is wealthy and can provide for her.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the mule's treatment in the story suggest about the townspeople's attitudes towards women like Janie in Eatonville?

• They are supportive and respectful.

• They are empathetic and kind.

• They are cruel and judgmental.

• They are indifferent and apathetic.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

When Joe Starks becomes the mayor of Eatonville, what can be concluded about his leadership style and the way he treats Janie?

• He is a fair and just leader, and he values Janie's opinions.

• He is a tyrannical and controlling leader, and he suppresses Janie's voice.

• He is a passive leader, leaving all decisions to the townspeople.

• He is an inclusive leader who promotes equality in Eatonville.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the significance of the pear tree in Janie's life, and what does it symbolize?

• The pear tree represents Janie's longing for wealth and status.

• The pear tree symbolizes Janie's dream of true love and self-fulfillment.

• The pear tree is a symbol of Janie's desire for vengeance.

• The pear tree represents Janie's connection to her family's legacy.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the latter part of the novel, what can be inferred about Janie's evolving sense of self and independence?

• She becomes increasingly submissive and dependent on her husbands.

• She regains her sense of self and independence through her relationships.

• She never experiences personal growth or self-discovery.

• She remains static, with no change in her character.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Tea Cake arrives in Janie's life, what can be concluded about his character and intentions?

• He is motivated by a desire for Janie's wealth.

• He is genuinely in love with Janie and values her independence.

• He plans to control and dominate Janie.

• He is a selfish and manipulative individual.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Towards the end of the novel, what can be inferred about the attitudes of the townspeople in Eatonville regarding Janie's relationship with Tea Cake?

• They are supportive and accepting of their love.

• They are indifferent and don't care about their relationship.

• They are critical and judgmental of their relationship.

• They try to separate Janie and Tea Cake by force.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can be concluded about the novel's overall message or theme regarding the pursuit of one's dreams and desires?

• It suggests that pursuing one's dreams always leads to happiness and success.

• It conveys that the path to self-fulfillment may be filled with hardships and sacrifices.

• It implies that dreams are unattainable and not worth pursuing.

• It argues that dreams should be ignored in favor of conformity.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2