Survival and Themes in Hurston's Work

In Chapter 18 of 'Their Eyes Were Watching God', Janie witnesses Seminole Indians fleeing the Everglades due to an impending hurricane. Despite the calm weather, animals and people instinctively move to safety. Janie and Tea Cake choose to stay, facing the storm with Motorboat. As the hurricane hits, they struggle to survive the floodwaters. The chapter highlights the novel's climax, using vivid imagery to depict nature's power and addressing themes of prejudice and human insignificance.

What prompts the Seminole Indians to leave the Everglades?

• A festival in a nearby town

• A drought in the area

• An impending hurricane

• A government order

Why do Janie and Tea Cake decide to stay in the Everglades despite the warning?

• They don't believe the hurricane will come

• They are waiting for a friend

• They want to protect their home

• They have no means of transportation

What activities do the workers engage in at Janie and Tea Cake's shack?

• Building a shelter

• Cooking a feast

• Playing guitar and singing

• Reading books

Who stays behind with Janie and Tea Cake during the hurricane?

• A Seminole elder

• A Bahamian boy

• Motor Boat

• A local sheriff

What does Tea Cake worry about while taking refuge in the house on the hill?

• They might be attacked by animals

• The house might flood

• The house might collapse

• They might run out of food

How does Janie manage to survive when she is carried away by the wind?

• She grabs onto a tree

• She holds onto a piece of roofing

• She swims to safety

• She is rescued by a helicopter

What danger does Tea Cake face while trying to save Janie?

• A lightning strike

• A collapsing bridge

• A falling tree

• A rabid dog

What literary device does Hurston use to describe the hurricane?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Alliteration

What does the chapter emphasize about human beings in comparison to nature?

• Their resilience

• Their intelligence

• Their strength

• Their insignificance

What does the vivid imagery in the chapter highlight?

• The calm before the storm

• The resilience of the characters

• The power of the hurricane

• The beauty of the Everglades