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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 Hurston say that Janie's grandmother pinched and tied around Janie's neck "tight enough to choke her"?
(a) Love.
(b) The horizon.
(c) Anger.
(d) Safety.

2. What is the name of the family Nanny works for?
(a) Smith.
(b) Crawford.
(c) Washburn.
(d) Little.

3. How old is Janie in Chapter 7?
(a) 35.
(b) 40.
(c) 55.
(d) 29.

4. What does Joe ask Janie to do?
(a) Mend his socks.
(b) Cut her hair off.
(c) Kill her husband.
(d) Leave Logan and marry him.

5. Who does Janie marry in Chapter 3?
(a) Logan Killicks.
(b) Joe Brown.
(c) Hezekia.
(d) Tea Cake.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Janie compare Jody's body to?

3. What does Joe do after the big fight with Janie?

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

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

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