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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Janie get married?
(a) In the Washburns' back yard.
(b) In Nanny's parlor.
(c) In Miami.
(d) At the Baptist church.

2. What event in Chapter 2 signals the end of Janie's childhood?
(a) Nanny telling her it's time to get married.
(b) Janie graduating from high school.
(c) Janie leaving home.
(d) Johnny Taylor kissing her.

3. When does Janie realize she is not white?
(a) When her grandmother tells her.
(b) When she sees a picture of herself with the white children.
(c) When the kids at school tease her.
(d) When she looks in the mirror.

4. What does Janie's husband do for Janie that Nanny says won't last for long?
(a) Brushes her hair at night.
(b) Cooks dinner.
(c) Sleeps on the couch.
(d) Chops the wood and carries it inside.

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. What is Pheoby's husband's name?

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

3. What is Janie doing when Pheoby comes to see her?

4. Why do the other black children pick on Janie all the time?

5. What nickname does Janie have as a child?

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