Janie's Journey: Love and Community

Janie returns home after Tea Cake's death, facing mixed reactions from her community. They blame Mrs. Turner's brother for past events, while Janie reflects on her love for Tea Cake and her life experiences. Phoebe supports Janie, who finds peace and closure in her memories, symbolized by the garden seeds Tea Cake left behind.

Why did the community redirect their hostility towards Mrs. Turner's brother?

• They wanted to protect Janie.

• They were jealous of him.

• They wanted to forget their own hostility.

• He was a threat to their community.

What was the community's reaction to Janie's actions?

• They celebrated her return.

• They ignored her.

• They were supportive.

• They were angry for two days.

What do the garden seeds symbolize for Janie?

• Her love for gardening.

• A new beginning.

• Her future plans.

• Remembrance of Tea Cake.

How does Janie feel about returning home?

• She is dissatisfied.

• She is indifferent.

• She is eager to leave again.

• She is content and reflective.

What does Janie emphasize about love to Phoebe?

• Love is unique and varies with each experience.

• Love is a burden.

• Love is like a grindstone.

• Love is constant and unchanging.

How does Janie find peace in her memories of Tea Cake?

• By talking to Phoebe.

• By moving to a new place.

• By realizing he lives on in her thoughts.

• By forgetting him.