english final exam: tewwg

What is the title and author of the novel?

"Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston.

What genre is the novel?

It is a coming-of-age story.

What is the setting of the novel?

In ~1930 in Florida.

What suspense does the return of the woman create in Chapter 1?

It makes the reader wonder who the woman is, since the gossip creates intrigue and suspense.

How is the town described when Janie is introduced?

The town is very gossipy and likes to talk about Janie.

Who are the people talking about Janie in Chapter 1?

Pheoby, Lulu, and Pearl.

What role does gossip play in Janie's story?

Gossip can cause Janie some suspicion about Tea Cake and provide an outsider's view of the story.

How do men and women view their experiences differently in the novel?

Men had significantly more rights and liberties than women during the time it was written.

How has the perception of women's rights changed since the 1930s?

Women have fought for more rights and equality, allowing them to have the same dreams as men.

What attitudes do the people on the porches have towards Janie?

They criticize her with 'mass cruelty' while Pheoby listens with sincere interest.

What kind of person is Janie?

She is a very confident and self-assured woman.

Why do Janie and Pheoby need each other?

A storyteller without a listener has no story to tell, and a listener without a storyteller has no story to listen to.

What does it mean that the novel uses framed chapters?

It is a story within a story: Janie talks to Pheoby in chapters 1 and 20, while chapters 2-19 tell Janie's life story.

What does the pear tree symbolize in the novel?

The pear tree symbolizes her idyllic idea of love.

What do the bees represent in the novel?

Bees represent sex and sexuality.

How does Janie's perception of Johnny change?

She initially thought he was stupid, but after kissing him, she realized that love is beautiful.

How do Janie and Nanny perceive love differently?

Janie sees love as beautiful, while Nanny sees it as dangerous.

What circumstances surround Janie and Logan's relationship?

Janie doesn't know who Logan is until Nanny tells her about him.

Why does Nanny want Janie to marry Logan?

Nanny wants her to marry him for security, which was not always guaranteed for black women.

Why does Logan want to marry Janie?

He wants a partner to do the work with him.

How would marriage to Logan affect Janie's dream of the pear tree?

It would ruin her romantic idea of love due to expected manual labor.

Why is Janie called Alphabet as a young girl?

Because everybody called her something different.

What metaphor does Nanny use to illustrate women's place in society?

She uses the mule metaphor, indicating women belong on the lowest rung of the ladder.

Is Nanny's view of women's roles still applicable today?

No, because women have fought for more rights and respect.

What does Nanny feel about Janie's marriage to Logan?

Nanny feels Janie should want Logan for stability.

How does Janie feel about Logan?

She is unhappy and feels she doesn't love him.

What does Nanny suggest to Janie about her unhappiness?

Nanny says she will grow to love him.

What does Janie hope regarding her feelings for Logan?

She hopes that she'll fall in love with him eventually.

What does the quote about Nanny's heart signify?

Nanny knows her time is up and has given Janie some security before her death.

What does it mean when it says, 'Janie's first dream was dead, so she became a woman'?

Janie's dream of love died, and she must grow up and take on responsibilities.

What do the apron and flowers symbolize in Chapter 4?

They symbolize Janie's ideal love and marriage.

Why does Logan travel to Lake City?

To buy a second mule.

What is Logan's opinion of Janie?

He thinks she's spoiled and unappreciative of his wealth.

Can Janie and Logan's marriage be saved?

No, it should not be saved as neither loves the other.

What nickname does Mr. Starks ask Janie to call him?

Jody.

Why do Joe and Janie go to Eatonville?

To run away together and get married.

How many acres does Eatonville include?

It was originally 50 acres.

How many acres does Jody purchase?

Jody bought 200 acres.

What does Jody decide to build first in Eatonville?

A general store.

Who is the mayor of Eatonville?

Jody Starks.

Why does Jody throw a party?

To celebrate the building of streetlamps in an all-Black neighborhood.

What does the quote about Jody's command signify?

It shows that Jody is a very commanding person.

What does the quote about 'the wind and the grass' mean?

It means that Jody leads the people, and they listen to him.

What does the quote about the town bowing down to Jody signify?

It shows that the town respects Jody because they think he is great.

What biblical allusion does Hurston suggest about Jody?

It alludes to biblical references of Genesis, suggesting he is as powerful as God.

What does Joe buy for Janie that suggests flaunting of riches?

A large two-story house.

What does it mean when it says, 'He didn't mean for nobody else's wife to rank with her'?

He puts Janie up on a pedestal.

What does the mule represent in the story?

Mockery and entertainment.

Why does Joe rescue the mule?

Because he feels bad for it.

What does the funeral for the mule foreshadow?

Jody's future funeral.

How does Joe treat Janie in this chapter?

He treats her poorly, which is surprising.

Why does Joe forbid Janie from joining the porch conversation?

He doesn't want her involved in gossip.

Why does Joe order Janie to tie up her hair?

He is jealous of other men touching and staring at it.

Is Janie's life better or worse with Joe compared to Logan?

Worse, because she is disrespected and controlled.

What are Janie's feelings toward Joe and her marriage?

She resents him and feels lonely and isolated.

Why doesn't Janie appreciate the high chair Joe builds for her?

It is lonely and isolating.

What happens when Janie cooks a meal Joe does not like?

Joe reacts by sleeping on the couch.

What does Janie mean by saying, 'You changes everything but nothin' don't change you'?

Jody has made changes but hasn't matured as a person.

Is Janie justified in her dislike for Nanny?

Yes, because Nanny made her feel marriage was necessary for survival.

What does the 'jewel' symbolize that Janie finds in herself?

Her self-discovery and freedom.

Why does Janie wait until Joe is on his deathbed to reveal her true self?

Joe is closed-off and afraid to be truthful.

What causes Joe to get sick and die?

Kidney failure.

Does Joe attempt to make any retribution to Janie before he dies?

No.

What does Janie do with her hair after Joe passes?

She lets it down.

What meal does Janie cook for Joe on his deathbed?

Beef bone soup.

Who runs the store after Joe passes away?

Janie.

What is Tea Cake's birth name?

Vergible Woods.

Where are the townspeople when Janie meets Tea Cake?

At a popular game in Winter Park.

What game do Janie and Tea Cake play?

Checkers.

What instruments does Tea Cake play?

Guitar.

How is Tea Cake's relationship with Janie different from her previous ones?

He genuinely respects her and makes her happy.

What doubts does Janie have about Tea Cake?

She worries he will use her for her money or leave her heartbroken.

How does Janie find her true self in these chapters?

Through Tea Cake, she discovers respect and explores her interests.

How does Pheoby Watson feel about Janie and Tea Cake's relationship?

She fears Tea Cake will take her money and leave her.

What role does gossiping play in Chapter 12?

It arouses suspicion about Tea Cake and reveals townspeople's opinions.

How much money does Janie have that she tries to hide from Tea Cake?

$200

What does Tea Cake do with Janie's money?

He spends it all buying dinner and gambling.

How does Tea Cake intend to pay Janie back?

He will gamble the money back.

Who is Annie Tyler, and why does Janie think of her?

She is an old woman who often entertains younger men. Janie is afraid she'll end up like her.

Who is Ms. Samuels?

She is her landlord.

What does Janie mean when she says, 'All she found out was that she was too old a vessel for new wine'?

Annie Tyler was too old to be flirting with younger men.

Where do Tea Cake and Janie move?

To the Everglades.

What is 'the muck'?

The fertile lands in the Everglades.

Why does Tea Cake ask Janie to join him at work?

Because he misses her a lot while he is working and wants her company.

Why is Janie willing to go pick beans with Tea Cake?

Because she misses Tea Cake too.

What skill does Tea Cake teach Janie?

He teaches her how to shoot and to play checkers

Why is it significant that Tea Cake teaches Janie how to shoot?

It saves her life later down the road.

Who is Nunkie, and why is Janie jealous of her?

Nunkie works in the fields with Tea Cake, and Janie is jealous because she is flirty and touchy with him.

Why is the move to the Everglades significant to the structure of the novel?

It shows the change from oppressive societal expectations of Eatonville to true freedom in the Everglades.

Who is Mrs. Turner, and what are her views?

She lives in the Glades and owns a popular restaurant. She idolizes whiteness.

What does Janie think of Mrs. Turner?

She thinks that Mrs. Turner is too willing to be a stepping stone for her just because she's half white.

What does Tea Cake think of Mrs. Turner?

He thinks she's racist and wants her out.

Who does Mrs. Turner want Janie to have a relationship with?

Her son.

Why does Tea Cake whip Janie?

To show his power over her.

Why are other men on the muck envious of Tea Cake?

Because Tea Cake gets to whip a beautiful woman.

What is the deeper meaning behind the fight in the restaurant?

It shows the return of male dominance.

How does Janie's behavior in Chapter 17 show her development as a character?

She becomes more confident and relaxed in the Everglades.

Why do Tea Cake and Janie stay in the Everglades despite hurricane warnings?

Because they enjoyed their life there and didn't want to move.

What does the phrase 'six eyes were questioning God' mean?

Tea Cake, Janie, and Motorboat stayed during the hurricane, believing it wouldn't come for them.

When do Tea Cake and Janie finally decide to leave?

When the hurricane became too dangerous to ignore.