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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Janie have to do when Logan goes to Lake City for the day?
(a) Plow the field.
(b) Go to the grocery store.
(c) Pack him a lunch.
(d) Cut up potatoes.

3. What does Hurston compare Janie's funeral veil to?
(a) A wall of stone and steel.
(b) A party mask.
(c) A bridal veil.
(d) A burial shroud.

4. What action does Hurston compare Jody's harsh words to Janie in the store to?
(a) Kicking a mule.
(b) Hugging a child.
(c) Beating a dog.
(d) Stripping a woman on a crowded street.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does everyone call the "boy" Janie left with?

2. Who does Janie say is the only person Joe ever listened to?

3. What does Joe do to hurt Janie in Chapter 8?

4. What does Janie realize she feels for her grandmother?

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

(see the answer key)

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