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1.

Who is Tea Cake?
- A.
  
  A lady who is gossiping about Janie
- B.
  
  The person who ran away with Janie
- C.
  
  Janie's grandmother
- D.
  
  The only person who respects Janie among the gossipers
Correct Answer
B. The person who ran away with Janie

Explanation
Tea Cake is the person who ran away with Janie. This can be inferred from the information given in the question, as it states that Tea Cake is the one who ran away with Janie.

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2.

Who is the only person among the gossiping ladies that sympathizes with Janie?
- A.
  
  Mrs. Sumpkins
- B.
  
  Tea Cake
- C.
  
  Pearl Stone
- D.
  
  Pheoby Watson
- E.
  
  Lulu
Correct Answer
D. Pheoby Watson

Explanation
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.

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3.

What was Janie's nickname during Childhood?
- A.
  
  Alphabet
- B.
  
  Washburn
- C.
  
  Eleanor
- D.
  
  Mayrella
Correct Answer
A. Alphabet

Explanation
Janie's nickname during childhood was "Alphabet".

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4.

What serious action does Nanny catch Janie doing?
- A.
  
  Kissing
- B.
  
  Gossiping
- C.
  
  Doing Drugs
- D.
  
  Grafiti
Correct Answer
A. Kissing

Explanation
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.

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5.

Who is Logan Killicks?
- A.
  
  Janie's boyfriend
- B.
  
  A black man whom Janie is forced to marry
- C.
  
  Nanny's master when she was a slave
- D.
  
  A white man who calls Nanny "gray headed"
Correct Answer
B. A black man whom Janie is forced to marry

Explanation
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.

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6.

John Taylor is:
- A.
  
  White
- B.
  
  Black
- C.
  
  This information is not stated or implied in the novel.
Correct Answer
C. This information is not stated or implied in the novel.
7.

What is strange about Leafy?
- A.
  
  She was unusually small as a baby
- B.
  
  Her appearance was like a white women
- C.
  
  She was born on the night the Civil War ended
- D.
  
  Nanny always rocked her to sleep, otherwise she would cry
Correct Answer
B. Her appearance was like a white women

Explanation
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.

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8.

Janie's race is:
- A.
  
  White
- B.
  
  Black
- C.
  
  Mixed
Correct Answer
C. Mixed

Explanation
Remember that Leafy was the result of a white man and Nanny. Thus Janie is a mixed.

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Novel: Their Eyes Were Watching God! Quiz Questions

Who is Tea Cake?

Who is the only person among the gossiping ladies that sympathizes with Janie?

What was Janie's nickname during Childhood?

What serious action does Nanny catch Janie doing?

Who is Logan Killicks?

John Taylor is:

What is strange about Leafy?

Janie's race is: