Practice Test Chap 1 - 4

What is the primary setting at the beginning of the novel?

• Eatonville

• The Everglades

• Jacksonville

• New Orleans

Who is the main character of the story?

• Nanny

• Joe Starks

• Janie Crawford

• Pheoby Watson

What event prompts Janie to reflect on her life?

• The death of her grandmother

• The return to Eatonville

• A hurricane

• A community gathering

What symbolizes Janie's search for identity and independence?

• The horizon

• A tree

• A river

• A house

How does Janie first describe her childhood?

• Full of joy

• Lonely and isolating

• Rich with love

• Turbulent and chaotic

What is Nanny’s main concern for Janie regarding her future?

• Her education

• Finding a wealthy husband

• Her independence

• Her happiness

How does Janie feel about her marriage to Logan Killicks?

• Content and fulfilled

• Indifferent and accepting

• Happy and excited

• Angry and resentful

What role does the porch play in the community of Eatonville?

• A place for solitude

• A gathering spot for socializing and storytelling

• A site for conflict and tension

• A workspace for men

What symbol represents Janie's idea of love?

• The pear tree

• The horizon

• Tea Cake

• The street lamp

What does Janie’s hair represent in the story?

• Her heritage

• Her beauty and individuality

• Her struggles with femininity

• Her connection to nature