Their Eyes Were Watching God Chapters 1-5

What does the pear tree symbolize for Janie?

• The dangers of nature

• Her hopes and dreams for true love

• The complexity of family relationships

• The importance of financial stability

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How does Nanny's past influence her advice to Janie about marriage?

• She believes love is the most important aspect of marriage.

• She thinks marriage should be based on mutual interests.

• She insists on financial security and social status over love.

• She encourages Janie to travel and find herself before settling down.

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Which character does Janie marry first?

• Tea Cake

• Joe Starks

• Logan Killicks

• No one; she remains single in the first five chapters.

How does Janie's view of love change from the beginning to the end of Chapter 5?

• She becomes more cynical and dismissive of love.

• She realizes that love must be earned, not freely given.

• She starts to believe that love is only found in marriage.

• She begins to question the conventional beliefs about love and marriage.

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Which theme is NOT explored in the first five chapters of "Their Eyes Were Watching God"?

• The search for self-identity

• The impact of gender on personal freedom

• The influence of community on individual choices

• The role of technology in society

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What does the horizon symbolize for Janie in the novel?

• Her unattainable goals and dreams

• The limits of her world

• Her journey towards self-discovery and freedom

• The boundary between her past and future

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What role does the community of Eatonville play in Janie's life?

• It serves as a constant source of support and encouragement.

• It represents the societal pressures and expectations she strives to overcome.

• It is largely irrelevant to her personal journey.

• It provides a safe haven where she can escape her troubles.

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True or false: Janie thought she would grow to love her husband because husbands and wives always loved each other

• True

• False

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What happened to Nanny shortly after Janie was married?

• 
  She went to Tampa to visit her sister

• She died

• 
  She moved in with Janie and Logan

• She had a stroke and Janie put her in the nursing home

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True or false: Logan was mean to Janie at first, but became sweet and loving as time went on.

• True

• False

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