Do Now: Their Eyes Were Watching God Ch.1 & Ch. 2

Which example from "Their Eyes Were Watching God" is a metaphor?

• "The sun was a golden coin in the sky."

• "Janie saw her life as a great tree full of leaves, with experiences of joy, suffering, actions taken and not taken. The concept of beginning and end was in the branches."

• "Her heart felt like a wild bird trapped inside a cage."

• "The lake was a mirror, reflecting the clouds above."

Answer explanation

The metaphor in the given examples is 'Janie saw her life like a great tree in leaf with the things suffered, things enjoyed, things done and undone. Dawn and doom was in the branches.' as it compares Janie's life to a tree with branches holding various experiences.

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What does the pear tree symbolize in the opening chapter of "Their Eyes Were Watching God"?

• The dangers of nature

• Janie's hopes and dreams

• The bitterness of Janie's previous relationships

• The complexity of human feelings

Answer explanation

The pear tree symbolizes Janie's aspirations and dreams, representing her desire for love and independence in the first chapter of 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.'

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How does Zora Neale Hurston develop Janie's character in the first two chapters of "Their Eyes Were Watching God"?

• By describing her physical appearance in detail

• Through her interactions with other characters

• By focusing on her internal monologue

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'All of the above' because Zora Neale Hurston develops Janie's character in the first two chapters of 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' by describing her physical appearance, through her interactions with other characters, and by focusing on her internal monologue.

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What is the main theme in the first two chapters of "Their Eyes Were Watching God"?

• The fight for racial equality

• The quest for personal identity

• The influence of community on an individual

• The significance of financial security

Answer explanation

The search for personal identity is the most evident theme in the first two chapters of 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'. Janie's journey to find herself drives the narrative.

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From the first two chapters of "Their Eyes Were Watching God," what can we deduce about why Zora Neale Hurston wrote the book?

• To delve into the complexities of love and relationships

• To give a historical overview of life in the early 20th century

• To criticize the societal expectations and norms imposed on women

• To honor African American culture and traditions

Answer explanation

Zora Neale Hurston's purpose for writing the novel was to explore the complexities of love and relationships, as seen in the first two chapters of 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.'

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