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TEWWG Review
Their Eyes Were Watching God Review 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| To whom does Janie tell the story of her life? | Her best friend, Phoeby Watson |
| Who was Janie's father? | A white schoolteacher who had raped Janie's mother |
| After Jody & Janie's arrival, what becomes the center of Eatonville's social life? | Jody's store |
| What does Jody, out of jealousy, force Janie to do? | Tie her hair op in head-rags |
| For what implied reason does Jody buy Matt Bonner's mule? | To make Janie happy |
| Why, primarily, does Jody insult Janie's appearance? | To deflect attention from his own deteriorating appearance |
| What does Jody do after Janie insults him in front of the other men? | He hits Janie as hard as he can. |
| What do the townspeople think as Jody grows sicker? | That Janie is poisoning him. |
| What does Janie do while visiting Jody on his deatbead? | She mercilessly berates him. |
| Why does Janie reject so many suitors after Jody's death? | Because she loves her newfound independence |
| What is Tea Cake's given name? | Vergible Woods |
| What does Tea Cake show Janie on the evening of their first conversation? | How to play checkers |
| Why is the town suspicious of Janie's relationship with Tea Cake? | Because Tea Cake is too common for the mayor's widow |
| What term does the novel use to refer to the Everglades? | "The muck" |
| What is Mrs. Turner's opinion of black people? | That they should try to be more like white people |
| What is the direct cause of Tea Cake's death? | A rifle shot by Janie |
| How do Janie's black friends act toward her during her trial? | They turn their backs on her. |