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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Janie find unattractive about her husband in Chapter 3?
(a) He doesn't wash his feet before bed.
(b) His belly.
(c) His toenails.
(d) All of the above.

2. What does Joe buy from Mr. Eaton?
(a) A dress for Janie.
(b) A mule.
(c) 200 more acres of land.
(d) A house.

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

4. What makes the Mistress suspect that Nanny's newborn baby is part white?
(a) The baby's gray eyes and yellow hair.
(b) The baby's fair skin.
(c) The plantation Master sends the baby away.
(d) The baby is always hidden .

5. What makes Janie take notice of Joe Starks?
(a) He whistles at her.
(b) His dirty face.
(c) He is running into town.
(d) His clothes and the way he walks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nanny do to avoid being whipped by the plantation Mistress?

2. What does Janie's husband do for Janie that Nanny says won't last for long?

3. Where is Joe Starks from?

4. What does Joe say someone like Janie is "made to do"?

5. What does Janie keep waiting for after her marriage?

(see the answer key)

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