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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Logan say that he and Nanny have done to Janie?

2. Who is Eatonville named after?

3. How does Janie feel about Tea Cake at the end of Chapter 10?

4. How does Hezekiah behave in the store?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Joe Starks' appearance.

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

3. What does Janie think about Joe buying the mule?

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

5. Describe Logan as Janie sees him.

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

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

8. What do Janie's neighbors normally do after a long day's work?

9. Describe Jody's appearance in Chapter 7.

10. What things about Janie make Joe jealous?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The second paragraph of the novel reads, "Now, women forget all those things they don't want to remember, and remember everything they don't want to forget. The dream is the truth. Then they act and do things accordingly." Discuss the significance of memory throughout the novel and how this theme is present throughout Janie's story.

Essay Topic 2

Compare current events to those that take place in Their Eyes Were Watching God, discussing the differences in social reactions to things like racism and classism.

Essay Topic 3

Describe how the tone of the novel changes as Janie experiences highs and lows in the story.

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