TEWWG: Chapters 1-4

In Ch. 1, how does the narrator characterize the dreams of men and women?

• Men and women have the same dreams.
• Men accomplish all of their dreams, while women accomplish none of them.
• Men dream about whatever they like, while women dream about the truth.
• Men and women do not dream because it is not worth it.

What words best describe Janie's porch-dwelling neighbors upon her return?

• Kind and welcoming
• Judgmental and secretive
• Scared and fearful 
• Angry and resentful

How is Janie's childhood (~age 6) best described as it relates to her race?

• Janie grew up proud to be black.
• Janie grew up both sad and angry about being black.
• Janie hated white people but also hated the black community.
• Janie was unaware that she was black until she saw herself in a photograph.

To what nature-based relationship does Janie compare intimacy?

• Bees and flowers and trees
• Mules and carts
• Fish and the sea
• Owls and mice

How is Nanny's reaction best described when Janie kisses Johnny Taylor?

• Nanny is excited because Janie finally intends to marry. 
• Nanny is upset because she does not believe Johnny is not in her same class.
• Nanny is angry with Johnny because he reminds her of her ex-husband.
• Nanny is sad because she realizes Janie is about to move on into adulthood.

To what animal does Nanny compare the black women of the world?

• Bees
• Mules
• Turtles
• Leopards

How are Janie's mother and grandmother (sadly) connected?

• They are both killed tragically.
• They were both abandoned by their parents at birth.
• They both bore children after being raped.
• They are abused by their fathers.

What is Janie's opinion of her first husband, Logan Killicks?

• She is grateful to have finally found love.
• She is scared that he will abuse her.
• She is excited to leave Nanny and start a new life as a woman.
• She thinks he is ugly but marries him anyway in the hopes they find love.

According to Janie, what is the relationship between marriage and love?

• They are one and the same; they cannot exist without the other.
• The institution of marriage is more important than loving someone.
• Marriage and love are not always connected; love is natural but marriage can be forced.
• Marriage is never worth it because it always fails; love is the ultimate goal. 

Janie's reasoning for running away with Jody Starks is best explained by...

• Jody's wealth
• Jody's treatment of her as a lady and her romantic feelings toward him
• The way Jody fights Logan, allowing Janie to escape
• Nanny's approval of Jody