Janie's Journey and Relationships

Janie reflects on her life, starting with her childhood in West Florida, where she was raised by her grandmother and the white family her grandmother worked for. She recalls realizing her racial identity and the teasing she faced. Janie learns about her family's struggles and her father's attempts to marry her mother. She experiences a personal awakening under a pear tree, symbolizing her journey of self-discovery.

How does Janie perceive her life?

• As a book with many chapters

• As a mountain to climb

• As a great tree with branches

• As a river flowing endlessly

Who raised Janie after her parents were absent?

• Her grandmother

• Her uncle

• Her older sister

• Her aunt

What was Janie's relationship with the Washburn children?

• They ignored her

• They were her teachers

• They were her playmates

• They were her enemies

Why did Janie face teasing at school?

• Because of her accent

• Because of her living situation

• Because of her grades

• Because of her clothes

What did Nana do to secure a better future for Janie?

• Moved to a new city

• Arranged a marriage for her

• Bought land for her

• Sent her to a boarding school

Where did Janie's conscious life begin?

• At Nana's gate

• At her school

• In the city

• In the forest

What did Janie witness under the pear tree?

• A storm

• A symbolic marriage of nature

• A bird's nest

• A rainbow

Who did Janie encounter that marked a significant moment in her life?

• A mysterious stranger

• Johnny Taylor

• A famous singer

• Her long-lost brother