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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first line of the novel is "Ships at a distance have every man's _________ on board." (Fill in the blank)
(a) Cargo.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Wife.
(d) Wish.

2. What does Joe do to hurt Janie in Chapter 8?
(a) Tells the doctor not to tell her anything.
(b) Sells all of her clothes .
(c) Moves another woman into the house.
(d) Refuses food from her.

3. What is Tea Cake's given name?
(a) Vergible Woods.
(b) Sam Smith.
(c) Logan Killicks.
(d) Sam Malone.

4. What does Joe build in Chapter 5?
(a) A saw mill.
(b) A barn.
(c) A house.
(d) A store.

5. How many acres does Janie's new home sit on?
(a) 10 acres.
(b) 60 acres.
(c) 1 acre.
(d) 100 acres.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Janie's best friend?

2. Where is Tea Cake from?

3. What song is played at Joe's funeral?

4. What does Janie do in Eatonville?

5. What does Janie feel for Joe as he dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe your impression of the relationship between Pheoby and Janie.

2. How does Janie initially feel about Joe's getting old?

3. What are some of the reasons Nanny says that Janie should feel lucky to be married to Logan?

4. What is Janie's first impression of Tea Cake in Chapter 10?

5. Why is Joe so angry and embarrassed when Janie finally speaks up to him?

6. Explain how Janie earns the name "Alphabet."

7. How does Janie feel about marrying again after Joe is gone?

8. What are some of the restrictions Jody places on Janie?

9. Describe Jody's appearance in Chapter 7.

10. What are the major differences between Joe Starks and Logan Killicks?

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