Janie's Journey and Relationships in Eatonville

Janie Crawford returns to Eatonville, sparking gossip about her past. Raised by her grandmother, Janie endures an unhappy marriage to Logan Killicks before eloping with Joe Starks. In Eatonville, Janie becomes a trophy wife, but eventually asserts her independence. After Joe's death, she marries Tea Cake, facing both joy and tragedy. A hurricane leads to Tea Cake's death, and Janie is tried for murder but acquitted. She finds peace recounting her story to her friend Phoebe.

What is the main reason the townspeople gossip about Janie upon her return to Eatonville?

• Her new house

• Her new wealth

• Her absence and the fate of her husband

• Her new hairstyle

Who raised Janie after her mother left?

• Her older sister

• Her grandmother

• Her father

• Her aunt

Why does Nanny want Janie to marry Logan Killicks?

• For love and romance

• For security and social status

• For adventure and travel

• For education and learning

What is Joe Starks' ambition when he arrives in Eatonville?

• To start a family

• To become a prominent leader

• To open a school

• To become a farmer

How does Janie feel about her role as Joe's wife?

• Content and fulfilled

• Bored and restricted

• Excited and adventurous

• Indifferent and detached

What significant event occurs after Joe's death?

• Janie marries Logan Killicks

• Janie starts a business

• Janie moves to a new town

• Janie feels free for the first time

How does Janie initially react to Tea Cake's theft of her money?

• She is understanding

• She is suspicious of his intentions

• She is indifferent

• She is amused

What natural disaster challenges Janie and Tea Cake's life in the Everglades?

• A tornado

• A flood

• A hurricane

• An earthquake

What causes Tea Cake's illness?

• A spider bite

• A fever

• A rabid dog bite

• A snake bite

What is the outcome of Janie's trial for Tea Cake's death?

• She is fined

• She is found guilty

• She is acquitted

• She is sentenced to life in prison