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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 does Joe want the town to have that the men of Eatonville say the white men won't give him?
(a) A church.
(b) A paved road.
(c) A mayor.
(d) A post office.

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

3. What does Joe's death mean to Janie?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Grief.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Revenge.

4. What is the first thing Nanny thinks Janie is upset about when Janie comes to visit her in Chapter 3?
(a) She thinks Janie is sick.
(b) She thinks Janie's husband has been beating her.
(c) She thinks Janie will leave Logan.
(d) She thinks Janie is pregnant.

5. How do the townspeople react to the scene between Jody and Janie in the store?
(a) They encourage Joe to beat Janie.
(b) They lose respect for Joe.
(c) They all leave the store.
(d) They are embarrassed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Tea Cake from?

2. What nickname does Janie have as a child?

3. Why does Joe not allow Janie to participate in the social scene around the store?

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

5. What object in nature is symbolic of Janie's sexual awakening?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Joe's opinion of Eatonville when he first arrives?

2. Describe Joe's funeral.

3. Describe Janie's feelings on love and marriage in Chapter 3.

4. Why does Nanny want Janie to get married?

5. What are the circumstances surrounding Joe's death?

6. What are some of the reasons Nanny says that Janie should feel lucky to be married to Logan?

7. Describe Joe Starks' appearance.

8. What does Janie do immediately after Joe dies?

9. Why did Joe not allow Janie to play games like checkers?

10. What are some of the changes Joe Starks makes in the town of Eatonville?

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