Their Eyes Were Watching God Review

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.

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.

What was Janie's most noticeable physical characteristic?

• Her skin was a deep, rich ebony color.

• She was six feet tall.

• She had long, beautiful dark hair.

• She walked with a limp.

Why did Janie marry Logan Killicks?

• She wanted his land and his money.

• She thought she was pregnant and wanted a father for the baby.

• She wanted to get away from her grandmother.

• Her grandmother made her marry him for security.

True or False: Janie thought she would grow to love her first husband, because husbands and wives always loved each other.

• True

• False

What happened to Nanny shortly after Janie was married?

• She went to Tampa to visit her sister.

• She moved in with Janie and Logan.

• She died.

• She had a stroke and Janie put her in a nursing home.

What did Janie discover about love during her first marriage?

• She discovered she was not capable of love.

• She discovered she did not like being in love.

• She discovered that her initial thoughts about love were correct.

• She discovered that marriage did not make love.

What were the two names of the town Janie and Joe arrive in?

• It was called East Maitland and Easton.

• It was called West Maitland and Eatonville.

• It was called Eatontown and South Mainland.

• It was called Eatonland and North Maiton.

In Chapter 6, what does Janie realize about her marriage to Joe?

• Janie realizes that her marriage to Joe is not as fulfilling as she had hoped, and she begins to feel trapped and unfulfilled.

• Janie realizes that her marriage to Joe is only getting better with time.

• Janie realizes that her marriage to Joe is the best decision she has ever made.

• Janie realizes that her marriage to Joe is perfect and fulfilling in every way.

How does Janie's search for independence conflict with tradition?

• Janie's search for independence conflicts with tradition because she wants to conform to societal expectations and gender roles.

• Janie's search for independence conflicts with tradition as she seeks to break free from the societal expectations and gender roles imposed by tradition.

• Janie's search for independence conflicts with tradition because she is supported and encouraged by tradition to pursue her own path.

• Janie's search for independence conflicts with tradition because she is content with the status quo and does not want to challenge tradition.