Their eyes were watching God 8-12 quiz
When did Jody's death take place?
After Janie stood up to Jody.
Why did Hezekiah dislike Tea Cake?
Because Hezekiah knows Tea Cake is a bad guy, a thief, and has never made any money in his life to support himself.
Why did the town disapprove of Tea Cake?
Because he's a lot younger and poorer than Janie.
What game did Janie and Tea Cake play when they first met?
Checkers
What emotional dilemma was Janie faced with after Jody's death?
Despite feeling liberated from her marriage, she was unable to show it for fear of suspicion.
What is NOT a theme from the book?
Fear
"Dey needs aid and assistance. God never meant 'em tuh try tuh stand by theirselves." Which theme is present in this quote?
Gender rolls
What theme does this quote amplify? "Uh woman by herself is a pitiful thing."
Gender rolls
Which theme is shown is this quote? "Uh woman and uh knife, don't b'long tuhgether." There was some more good-natured laughter at the expense of women."
Gender rolls
Why does Jody make Janie wear her hair in rags?
He doesn't like other men admiring her.
What does the removal of Janie's rag symbolilze?
Her independence
What are any two things that make Janie so interested in Tea Cake?
Her treats her like an intellectual equal and is very flirty and gentle with her.
"Besides she liked being lonesome for a change. This freedom feeling was fine. These men didn't represent a thing she wanted to know about. She had already experienced them through Logan and Joe." What theme represents this quote?
Independence
Which theme was most prevalent in the section of the book after Joe dies?
Independence
Explain the relationship Janie had with Tea Cake vs. Jody.
Janie is attracted to Tea Cake's personality and looks. Tea Cake seems more genuine and pure. Janie's relationship with Jody was dependent on looks and he was controlling.
Which symbol best represents freedom and beauty in this section?
Janie's hair
How did Joe die?
Liver failure
How does Janie feel when Jody dies?
Relieved
How did Janie react to Joe's death at first?
Relieved and enjoyed independence
From whom did Jody seek help from first?
Root doctor
What did Janie do with the wraps she wore around her neck once Joe died?
She burned them in a fire.
What struggle does Janie face during her marriage while Jody is mayor?
Speech vs. Silence
What theme does Janie express at the end of her relationship with Jody?
Speech vs. Silence
Which character said, "Nobody else on Earth kin hold uh candle tuh you, baby. Yo got de keys to the kingdom."
Tea Cake
Why does Janie being wearing blue?
Tea Cake picked the color for her.
Describe how Tea Cake met Janie.
Tea Cake walked into the store and she described him as handsome. He offered to play chess with her, which she enjoyed because Jody wouldn't let a woman do that. She found him as funny and respectful. He walked her home.
What event was taking place that allowed Janie and Tea Cake to meet?
The ball game
Who is Tea Cake?
The man who confused the day of the baseball game.
Where did Tea Cake take Janie?
The town picnic
What is Jody advocating for when he asks Janie to tie her hair up?
To take away her freedom and independence
What is Tea Cake's real name?
Vergible Woods
How is Janie different when she speaks about her marriage to Jody to the people in the store versus when she speaks to Jody privately?
When talking to people in the store Janie berates Jody and is very intense in nature but when talking to Jody privately she is more calm and explains herself further.
After rejecting all men who approached her once she was done mourning Joe's death, she decided to give Tea Cake a chance. Why?
When they first met he asked her to play checkers instead of making a pass at her. This shows he thought of her as an equal and respected her from the beginning.
Janie's hair symbolizes
her freedom and power
