Who said it?
“Thank yuh fuh yo’ compliments, but mah wife don’t know nothin’ ‘bout no speech-napkin’. Ah never married her for nothin’ lak dat. She’s uh woman and her place is in de home.”
Joe Starks
what does jody announce after buying 200 acres
he wants to build a store and a post office
What did everyone admire about Janie?
her hair
What town did the story first take place in?
Eatonville, Florida
“It’s uh sim and uh shame runnin’ dat po’ man way from here lak dat. Colored folks oughtn’t tuh be so hard on one ‘nother.”
Sim Jones
what does jody buy for the town with his own money
a street lamp/light
How does Jody have Janie where her hair?
in a bun
What nationality did most of the population consist of?
African Americans
“Been hun tin’ fuh mah mule. Anybody seen ‘im?”
Matt
why does jody let janie sit outside while working
he doesn’t want her talking to “trashy” people
What does Janie like best about the store?
People talking on the porch
Who bought Eatonville street lamp?
Jody
“Gal, Ah’m crazy ‘bout you. Ah’ll do anything in the world except work for you and give you mah money.”
Charlie
what does jody make janie do that janie hates
jody makes janie wear her hair in a head rag
How does Janie react when Jody slaps her?
She holds her emotions in: stays quiet
Eatonville consitted of ____ acres of land? (Before Jody bought any)
50 acres
“Tony won’t never hit her. He says beatin’ women is just like steppin’ on baby chickens. He claims ‘tain’t no place oh uh woman tuh hit.”
Joe Lindsay
what is jodys excuse for janies head rag
all men will admire her long hair
What is Janie's reasoning to speak up to the men on the porch?
They don't know as much about women as they think they do, pointing out it is easy to act tough when there are only women and chickens around to control.
How many acres did Jody buy for Eatonville?
200 acres