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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Joe think the town must do to be successful?
(a) Incorporate.
(b) Start a city council.
(c) Pay him for his advice.
(d) Build a bridge.

3. How does Janie suggest that Tea Cake get home?
(a) By horse.
(b) By car.
(c) By train.
(d) On foot.

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

5. What does Janie realize she feels for her grandmother?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Hate.
(c) Pity.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Pheoby's husband's name?

3. How did Janie's mother become pregnant with Janie?

4. What does Janie do that upsets Joe in the store in Chapter 7?

5. What emotion is personified in Chapter 9 as something that Janie asks questions of at night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the other children make fun of Janie and refuse to play with her?

2. Describe Joe's funeral.

3. What does Janie say to Joe as he is dying?

4. Describe the scene that occurs in the store in Chapter 7.

5. What are the major differences between Joe Starks and Logan Killicks?

6. Describe Joe Starks' appearance.

7. How does Janie feel about marrying again after Joe is gone?

8. What things about Janie make Joe jealous?

9. Describe Jody's appearance in Chapter 7.

10. Describe your impression of the relationship between Pheoby and Janie.

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