Racial Perspectives in Their Eyes Were Watching God

The transcript follows Tea Cake and Janie as they decide to stay for another season on the muck. Janie befriends Mrs. Turner, who holds strong opinions on race and disdains black people. Mrs. Turner tries to separate Janie from Tea Cake, but Janie remains loyal. Tea Cake reacts to Mrs. Turner's attempts, and Mrs. Turner continues to idolize Caucasian features while criticizing black culture.

Why did Tea Cake and Janie decide to stay for another season?

• They had no other place to go.

• They enjoyed the community.

• They wanted to gather more beans.

• They wanted to make another season on the muck.

What new interest did Janie develop during the summer?

• Cooking

• Bahamian drumming and dancing

• Fishing

• Gardening

How did Janie and Mrs. Turner become friends?

• They worked together in the fields.

• They met at a community event.

• They were introduced by Tea Cake.

• They started visiting each other.

What was Mrs. Turner's opinion about Janie's marriage to Tea Cake?

• She approved of it.

• She was indifferent.

• She disapproved because Tea Cake was dark-skinned.

• She thought it was a perfect match.

How did Tea Cake feel about Mrs. Turner's behavior?

• He was indifferent.

• He agreed with her views.

• He found it amusing.

• He disliked it and wanted to keep her away.

What did Mrs. Turner worship?

• Wealth

• Caucasian characteristics

• Nature

• Music

What was Mrs. Turner's belief about racial hierarchy?

• All races are equal.

• There should be no hierarchy.

• Caucasian features are superior.

• Negroid features are superior.

What marked the end of the season?

• A community festival.

• The harvest of beans.

• The return of the crowds.

• The arrival of winter.