Their Eyes Were Watching God: Review

Why is the idea of the horizon significant in the novel?

• It symbolizes hope and future opportunities

• It shows the boundaries faced by the characters

• It serves as a symbol for death

• It helps describe the novel's setting

Answer explanation

The importance of the concept of horizon in the novel is that it represents hope and future possibilities, highlighting the correct choice.

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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

What does "signifyin’" and "playin’ de dozens" mean in the story?

• They are forms of fun and games

• They are ways to solve disagreements

• They represent ways of making money

• They show cultural traditions

Answer explanation

The significance of 'signifyin’' and 'playin’ de dozens' in the novel is that they are indicative of cultural practices.

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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

How does Hurston's use of local dialect help us understand Janie and the other characters better?

• It shows the educational background of the characters.

• It gives insight into their lives and the communities they belong to.

• It indicates the characters' wish to blend into the wider society.

• It's used to make the story's setting unclear to the reader.

Answer explanation

The use of vernacular dialect reveals the quality of characters' lives and the nature of their communities, providing insight into their backgrounds and environments.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What metaphor is used in the introduction to describe Janie Crawford's journey?

• A ship at a distance

• A silent movie

• A metaphorical bean field

• A hurricane

Answer explanation

The correct metaphor used in the foreword to describe Janie Crawford's journey is 'A ship at a distance.' This metaphor symbolizes Janie's longing for freedom and independence.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who does Janie share her life stories with?

• Zora Neale Hurston

• The town of Eatonville

• Phoeby

• The porch sitters

Answer explanation

Janie entrusts her adventures to Phoeby, as she is the character to whom Janie shares her life story and experiences in the novel.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why might Janie have become weary of speaking?

• Because she didn't feel comfortable sharing her story with others

• Because she felt suppressed by those around her

• Because she was wary of the critical opinions upon her return

• Because she had to tell her story too many times

Answer explanation

Janie might have grown tired of talking because she had to repeat her story so many times, as stated in the text.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3