Their Eyes Were Watching God Ending Quiz (Ch19+20)

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1. Tea Cake's sickness was due to: 

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Tea Cake's sickness was due to a mad dog. This suggests that Tea Cake was bitten by a rabid dog, which led to him contracting the disease. Rabies is a viral infection that affects the central nervous system and can be transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, such as dogs. The symptoms of rabies can include fever, headache, muscle aches, and confusion, which may explain Tea Cake's sickness.

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Their Eyes Were Watching God Ending Quiz (Ch19+20) - Quiz

This is a quiz on chapters 19 and 20 of the book.

2. In chapter 20, the setting of the story changes back to when Janie was: 

Explanation

In chapter 20, the setting of the story changes back to when Janie was talking to Pheoby about her life. This is indicated by the fact that the answer choice mentions Janie talking to Pheoby specifically. The other answer choices do not mention Pheoby or a conversation about Janie's life, so they can be ruled out as incorrect options.

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3. What did Janie think when she found what was under Tea Cake's pillow? 

Explanation

Janie thought that Tea Cake might use whatever was under his pillow against her.

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4. What did Janie find under Tea Cake's pillow? 

Explanation

Janie found a pistol under Tea Cake's pillow. This suggests that Tea Cake may have been hiding the pistol for protection or self-defense purposes. It could also imply that Tea Cake may have been involved in activities that required him to have a weapon nearby. The presence of the pistol adds a layer of intrigue and raises questions about Tea Cake's character and the potential dangers Janie may face in their relationship.

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5. News comes from headquarters to the body burier that: 

Explanation

The correct answer states that whites go into coffins, blacks are cast into a ditch. This suggests a discriminatory practice based on race, where whites are given a proper burial in coffins while blacks are treated differently and cast into a ditch. This answer implies a racial bias in the burial process, indicating a clear distinction in treatment based on the race of the deceased individuals.

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6. Who/What directly killed Tea Cake? 

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Tea Cake was directly killed by Janie.

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7. When Janie found the item under Tea Cake's pillow, what did she do next? 

Explanation

Janie's next action after finding the item under Tea Cake's pillow was to manipulate it in order to make it safer.

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8. Which quote best shows why Tea Cake was mad at Janie? 

Explanation

Tea Cake's anger towards Janie is best shown in the quote "Janie, how come you can't sleep in the same bed wid me no mo'?" This quote implies that Tea Cake is upset because Janie is no longer sharing a bed with him. It suggests that there has been a change in their relationship, possibly indicating a lack of intimacy or closeness.

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9. Why does Tea Cake avoid going outside after the storm? 

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Tea Cake avoids going outside after the storm because he knows that people will want his help burying bodies. This suggests that there are a significant number of casualties or deaths as a result of the storm. Tea Cake may be aware that it is customary for people to come together to bury the dead after such a disaster, and he wants to avoid being involved in this task.

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10. Who is kicked out of the 'Glades? 

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11. How does Motor Boat pass through the storm? 

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The motor boat passes through the storm by the person sleeping. This implies that the person is confident in the boat's ability to handle the storm and chooses to rest instead of being actively involved in navigating or controlling the boat. It suggests that the boat is sturdy and capable of withstanding the storm without requiring constant attention or intervention from the person.

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12. "Y'all set wid 'im till Ah git back. He need de company right long in heah" The speaker of this quote is: 

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The correct answer is Janie. This can be inferred from the use of the word "Ah" which suggests that the speaker is using African American Vernacular English (AAVE). Janie, being a black woman, is more likely to use this dialect compared to the other options. Additionally, the quote implies that the speaker is leaving and expects someone to stay with the person mentioned, which aligns with Janie's caring and nurturing nature towards others.

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13. Who, besides Janie, also comes to Tea Cake's funeral? 

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Sop-de-Bottom also comes to Tea Cake's funeral.

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14. In court, people say that Janie should be innocent because: 

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The correct answer suggests that Janie should be considered innocent because she didn't kill a white man. This implies that if Janie had killed a white man, her guilt would have been more likely to be established and she may not have received the same level of favor from the white jury. The answer highlights the potential racial bias in the court system and suggests that Janie's race played a role in her perceived innocence.

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Tea Cake's sickness was due to: 
In chapter 20, the setting of the story changes back to when Janie...
What did Janie think when she found what was under Tea Cake's...
What did Janie find under Tea Cake's pillow? 
News comes from headquarters to the body burier that: 
Who/What directly killed Tea Cake? 
When Janie found the item under Tea Cake's pillow, what did she do...
Which quote best shows why Tea Cake was mad at Janie? 
Why does Tea Cake avoid going outside after the storm? 
Who is kicked out of the 'Glades? 
How does Motor Boat pass through the storm? 
"Y'all set wid 'im till Ah git back. He need de company right long in...
Who, besides Janie, also comes to Tea Cake's funeral? 
In court, people say that Janie should be innocent because: 
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