Janie and Tea Cake's Relationship Dynamics

In Chapter 15 of 'Their Eyes Were Watching God,' Janie experiences jealousy as Nunki, a young girl, flirts with Tea Cake. Janie's fear of losing Tea Cake grows as Nunki's advances become bolder. One day, Janie finds Tea Cake and Nunki together in the cane field, leading to a confrontation. Janie and Tea Cake have a physical fight, but eventually, Tea Cake denies any feelings for Nunki, reassuring Janie of his love.

What emotion does Janie experience for the first time in this chapter?

• Fear

• Jealousy

• Happiness

• Anger

Who is the girl that starts interacting playfully with Tea Cake?

• Phoebe

• Nunki

• Janie

• Nanny

How does Nunki try to get Tea Cake's attention?

• By playfully hitting him

• By being overly nice

• By giving him gifts

• By ignoring him

What does Janie fear about Tea Cake's interactions with Nunki?

• That he secretly encourages Nunki

• That he will become violent

• That he will leave her

• That he will lose his job

Where does Janie find Tea Cake and Nunki together?

• In the town

• In the cane field

• In the fields

• In the quarters

What does Tea Cake claim Nunki did to him in the cane field?

• Ignored him

• Hit him

• Took his working tickets

• Stole his money

How does Janie react when she finds Tea Cake and Nunki together?

• She runs away

• She cries

• She confronts them

• She laughs

What does Janie do when Tea Cake tries to explain himself?

• She cuts him short with a blow

• She listens calmly

• She leaves the room

• She forgives him immediately

During their fight, what does Tea Cake try to do?

• Apologize

• Hold Janie's wrists

• Leave the house

• Call for help

What does Janie accuse Tea Cake of during their argument?

• Cheating on her

• Stealing from her

• Ignoring her

• Lying to her