Novel: Their Eyes Were Watching God! Trivia Quiz

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1.

Where was Janie raised and by who?
- A.
  
  California; Joe
- B.
  
  Texas; Logan
- C.
  
  Florida; Nanny
- D.
  
  New York; Pheoby
- E.
  
  Georgia; Tea Cake
Correct Answer
C. Florida; Nanny

Explanation
Janie was raised in Florida by Nanny.

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2.

Who does Janie fall in love with?
- A.
  
  Sam
- B.
  
  Hezekiah
- C.
  
  Johnny Taylor
- D.
  
  Logan
- E.
  
  Tea Cake
Correct Answer
E. Tea Cake

Explanation
Janie falls in love with Tea Cake.

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3.

Why doesn't Tea Cake want to follow the Indians?
- A.
  
  He believes that nothing will happen.
- B.
  
  He got bit by a dog.
- C.
  
  The chief dies.
- D.
  
  Janie dies.
- E.
  
  He gets in a fight with Joe and gets stabbed.
Correct Answer
A. He believes that nothing will happen.

Explanation
Tea Cake doesn't want to follow the Indians because he believes that nothing will happen. This suggests that he is skeptical about the outcome or benefits of following them. It implies that Tea Cake may have a sense of self-reliance and a belief that he can take care of himself without needing to rely on others, such as the Indians, for protection or guidance.

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4.

How many times does Janie marry?
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  Three
- D.
  
  Four
- E.
  
  Five
Correct Answer
C. Three

Explanation
Janie marries three times. This can be inferred from the question which asks about the number of times Janie gets married. The answer "three" indicates that Janie has been married three times.

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5.

Pheoby doesn't like Janie so she talks trash about her.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement suggests that Pheoby talks trash about Janie because she doesn't like her. However, the correct answer is False because the statement does not provide any evidence or information to support this claim. It is not possible to determine Pheoby's feelings or actions towards Janie based solely on this statement.

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6.

Janie had spent most of the day under a blossoming ___________ in the back-yard.

Correct Answer
pear tree

Explanation
Janie had spent most of the day under a blossoming pear tree in the back-yard. This suggests that Janie had been enjoying the shade and beauty of the tree while spending her time outdoors. The mention of the tree being in bloom indicates that it is spring or summer, adding to the pleasant atmosphere.

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7.

The years took all the fight out of _________ face.

Correct Answer
Janie's

Explanation
The phrase "the years took all the fight out of Janie's face" suggests that Janie's face has lost its vigor and determination over time. This implies that Janie has aged or experienced hardships that have worn her down emotionally and physically.

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8.

Janie and ___________ took off to Jacksonville to get married.

Correct Answer
Tea Cake

Explanation
The given sentence states that Janie and someone else took off to Jacksonville to get married. The only option provided is "Tea Cake", so it can be inferred that Tea Cake is the person who went with Janie to get married in Jacksonville.

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9.

______________ had took a day off to go with the ball team.

Correct Answer
Hezekiah

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Novel: Their Eyes Were Watching God! Trivia Quiz

Where was Janie raised and by who?

Who does Janie fall in love with?

Why doesn't Tea Cake want to follow the Indians?

How many times does Janie marry?

Pheoby doesn't like Janie so she talks trash about her.

Janie had spent most of the day under a blossoming ___________ in the back-yard.

The years took all the fight out of _________ face.

Janie and ___________ took off to Jacksonville to get married.

______________ had took a day off to go with the ball team.