Their Eyes Were Watching God Test

Front

Why does Janie trust Tea Cake enough to let him help her shut up the store and walk home?

Back

She feels as if she has known him her whole life.

Front

What were the two names of the town?

Back

It was called West Maitland and Eatonville.

Front

What does Jody force Janie to do after he sees other men looking at her?

Back

Tie her hair up in head-rags.

Front

Who was Joe looking for when he and Janie got to town?

Back

He was looking for the mayor.

Front

Who is Tea Cake?

Back

the person who ran away from Janie.

Front

What is the significance of Janie's hair in the novel?

Back

Janie's hair symbolizes her independence and strength; it is a source of her beauty and a point of control for Jody.

Front

How does Janie's relationship with Joe Starks differ from her relationship with Tea Cake?

Back

Janie's relationship with Joe is controlling and oppressive, while her relationship with Tea Cake is based on mutual respect and love.

Front

What role does the setting of Eatonville play in the story?

Back

Eatonville represents a place of social status and racial pride, but also a place of confinement for Janie.

Front

What does the horizon symbolize for Janie?

Back

The horizon symbolizes Janie's dreams, aspirations, and the quest for her identity and freedom.

Front

How does the theme of voice and silence manifest in Janie's life?

Back

Janie struggles to find her voice in a world that often silences her, particularly in her marriages.