Novel: Their Eyes Were Watching God! Quiz Questions
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Who is Tea Cake?
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A lady who is gossiping about Janie
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The person who ran away with Janie
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Janie's grandmother
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The only person who respects Janie among the gossipers
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This quiz focuses on 'Their Eyes Were Watching God,' testing knowledge on characters like Tea Cake, Janie, and others, and key plot events. It assesses understanding of character relationships and developments, enhancing literary analysis skills.
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Who is the only person among the gossiping ladies that sympathizes with Janie?
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Mrs. Sumpkins
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Tea Cake
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Pearl Stone
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Pheoby Watson
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Lulu
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A. Pheoby WatsonExplanation
Pheoby Watson is the only person among the gossiping ladies who sympathizes with Janie. This can be inferred from the fact that Pheoby is the only one mentioned in the question who shows understanding and empathy towards Janie. The other options, Mrs. Sumpkins, Tea Cake, Pearl Stone, and Lulu, are not mentioned in the question as being sympathetic towards Janie. Therefore, Pheoby Watson is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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What was Janie's nickname during Childhood?
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Alphabet
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Washburn
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Eleanor
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Mayrella
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A. AlphabetExplanation
Janie's nickname during childhood was "Alphabet".Rate this question:
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What serious action does Nanny catch Janie doing?
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Kissing
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Gossiping
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Doing Drugs
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Grafiti
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A. KissingExplanation
Nanny catches Janie kissing someone, which is considered a serious action because it involves physical intimacy and potentially breaking societal norms or rules. Kissing can be seen as a significant step in a romantic relationship, and Nanny might view it as inappropriate or premature for Janie's age or circumstances. This discovery could lead to Nanny's concern for Janie's well-being and her desire to guide her towards a more suitable path.Rate this question:
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Who is Logan Killicks?
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Janie's boyfriend
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A black man whom Janie is forced to marry
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Nanny's master when she was a slave
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A white man who calls Nanny "gray headed"
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A. A black man whom Janie is forced to marryExplanation
Logan Killicks is described as a black man whom Janie is forced to marry. This implies that Janie does not have any choice or agency in the matter and is compelled to enter into a marriage with Logan. The phrase "forced to marry" suggests that Janie's marriage to Logan is not based on love or mutual consent, but rather on external pressures or societal expectations. This information provides insight into the dynamics of Janie's relationships and the challenges she may face in her marriage.Rate this question:
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John Taylor is:
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White
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Black
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This information is not stated or implied in the novel.
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What is strange about Leafy?
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She was unusually small as a baby
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Her appearance was like a white women
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She was born on the night the Civil War ended
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Nanny always rocked her to sleep, otherwise she would cry
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A. Her appearance was like a white womenExplanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that the statement "Her appearance was like a white women" suggests that Leafy's appearance was different from what was expected based on her racial background. This implies that she may have had physical characteristics or features that were not typical for someone of her racial or ethnic group.Rate this question:
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Janie's race is:
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White
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Black
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Mixed
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A. MixedExplanation
Remember that Leafy was the result of a white man and Nanny. Thus Janie is a mixed.Rate this question:
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