Their Eyes Were Watching God 1-13

What are the townspeople doing when Janie returns to Eatonville in Chapter 1?

• Celebrating her return

• Working in their fields

• Gossiping about her life and appearance

• Asking her about her travels

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Who raised Janie?

• Her mother, Leafy

• Her grandmother, Nanny

• Her father

• Her aunt

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Why does Nanny want Janie to marry Logan Killicks?

• Because she believes he is handsome and kind

• To ensure Janie has financial stability and protection

• Because he is young and adventurous

• To gain social prestige in the town

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What does Janie hope marriage to Logan will provide her?

• True love and happiness

• Financial independence

• A chance to escape Eatonville

• Freedom to make her own choices

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What attracts Janie to Joe Starks?

• His wealth and good looks

• His promises of a better life and ambition

• His love for nature and simplicity

• His musical talent

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What major change does Joe make in Eatonville?

• He builds the first store and introduces streetlamps.

• He establishes a new school and church.

• He replaces the town’s mayor with himself.

• He creates a cotton plantation.

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Why does Janie begin to resent Joe?

• He is unfaithful to her.

• He treats her as an object and silences her voice.

• He spends all their money on the store.

• He forbids her from leaving Eatonville.

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What happens after Joe Starks dies?

• Janie decides to leave Eatonville immediately.

• She burns the head rags he made her wear.

• She becomes the new mayor of Eatonville.

• She closes the store permanently.

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Who is Tea Cake, and how does he differ from Janie’s previous suitors?

• He is a wealthy businessman who controls Janie.

• He is a younger man who is playful and kind to Janie.

• He is a preacher who offers spiritual guidance.

• He is a farmer who seeks to settle down.

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Why does Janie hesitate to marry Tea Cake?

• She fears being judged by the townspeople.

• She is still mourning Joe’s death.

• She worries Tea Cake only wants her money.

• She no longer believes in love.

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