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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Joe think the town must do to be successful?
(a) Start a city council.
(b) Incorporate.
(c) Pay him for his advice.
(d) Build a bridge.

2. What item of Joe's are the residents of Eatonville envious of?
(a) His silk suit.
(b) His wife.
(c) His feathered hat.
(d) His gold spittoon.

3. What is the first thing Nanny thinks Janie is upset about when Janie comes to visit her in Chapter 3?
(a) She thinks Janie's husband has been beating her.
(b) She thinks Janie is sick.
(c) She thinks Janie will leave Logan.
(d) She thinks Janie is pregnant.

4. How do the townspeople feel about Janie's relationship with Tea Cake?
(a) They want them to get married.
(b) They think Janie is taking advantage of Tea Cake.
(c) They think Tea Cake should be mayor.
(d) They are mad about it.

5. Nanny tells Janie not to worry about love when she has _______. (Fill in the blank)
(a) Protection.
(b) A husband.
(c) A new house.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides Janie's wedding, what other major event occurs in Chapter 3?

2. What action does Hurston compare Jody's harsh words to Janie in the store to?

3. What does Hurston compare Janie's funeral veil to?

4. What does Janie do in Eatonville?

5. What does Hurston compare Janie to in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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