1
What is the main character’s situation at the beginning of the novel?
She is returning home after being gone for quite some time.
Why did Janie marry Logan Killicks?
Her grandmother made her marry him for security.
What happened to Nanny shortly after Janie married Logan Killicks?
She died
What does Janie discover about love?
She learned that marriage did not make love.
What did Tea Cake do to prove that his intentions toward Janie were serious?
He visited her during the day to show his “daytime” feelings.
How did Joe’s position affect Janie’s relationships with other town residents?
She couldn’t get close to most of them. They felt jealous and awestruck.
What is Janie’s most noticeable characteristic?
She has long, beautiful, dark hair.
What happened to Joe and Janie’s relationship after many years of marriage?
Janie learned to keep her thoughts to herself instead of fighting Joe’s criticism.
After the hurricane, what happened in the middle of the fourth week back on the muck?
Tea Cake came home complaining of a headache.
What did Janie find under Tea Cake’s pillow?
She found his pistol with three full chambers.
What did Janie tell Joe just before he died?
She told him he didn’t really know her, and she had a lot of sympathy, but he would never let her use it.
Which of the following statements describes Janie and Tea Cake’s wedding?
Tea Cake met Janie at the train station in Jacksonville and took her to the preacher’s house, where they got married.
What did the doctor tell Janie about Tea Cake?
Tea Cake had rabies and there was no hope for him
What was Janie’s response when Tea Cake asked Janie if she wished she had stayed in her big house, away from dangers, such as the hurricane?
She said she didn’t think she would die until her time came, and she was happy with Tea Cake.
What happened just before Tea Cake died?
Tea Cake bit Janie on the arm.
How does Joe Starks attempt to control Janie throughout their marriage?
He prevents her from speaking publicly and forces her to tie her hair up
What is ironic about the way Joe Starks gains power in Eatonville?
He criticizes the town’s lack of leadership but then creates a dictatorship.
How does Hurston use the horizon as a recurring symbol in the novel?
It reflects Janie’s evolving understanding of love and self-fulfillment.
What is the significance of Tea Cake’s rabies infection in the novel?
It forces Janie to make an independent and painful decision.
Why does Janie return to Eatonville alone at the end of the novel?
She no longer needs a man to define her happiness.
Why does Janie initially believe she will grow to love Logan Killicks?
Nanny tells her that love comes after marriage.
How does Janie react to Joe’s death?
She feels free for the first time and lets her hair down.
At the end of the novel, what does Janie say about love and her journey?
She finally feels complete and at peace with herself.
Why do the men in the Everglades begin to resent Janie?
Tea Cake treats her better than they treat their wives.
What happens to Janie and Tea Cake during the hurricane?
They flee, but Tea Cake is bitten by a rabid dog while trying to save Janie.