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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Janie's grandmother do to make things easier for Janie with the other black children?
(a) She homeschools Janie.
(b) She sends Janie to a different school.
(c) She yells at the other children.
(d) She buys them some land and their own house.

2. What is Janie doing when Pheoby comes to see her?
(a) Writing a letter.
(b) Washing her dress.
(c) Making dinner.
(d) Soaking and washing her feet.

3. 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) Chops the wood and carries it inside.
(d) Sleeps on the couch.

4. Who does Nanny propose that Janie marry?
(a) Logan Killicks.
(b) Nathaniel Washburn.
(c) Johnny Taylor.
(d) Brody Jenks.

5. What do Janie's neighbors want to know about her?
(a) Where her boyfriend is.
(b) Why she has come home.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Where all her money is.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is wearing a pair of overalls in Chapter 1?

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

3. How many acres does Janie's new home sit on?

4. What event in Chapter 2 signals the end of Janie's childhood?

5. What is Janie's maiden name?

(see the answer key)

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