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Quiz: Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-5
1. At the beginning of the novel, why is Janie criticized by the people on the porches?
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2. Who is Phoeby Watson?
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3. How is the blossoming pear tree described in the novel? What is its symbolic value?
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4. Why does Nanny insist that Janie get married after she sees her kissing Johnny Taylor?
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5. Explain the circumstances of Janie’s conception.
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6. Why did Janie decide to leave Logan Killicks?
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Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-5
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7. Identify three things Joe does to “build up” the town after he arrives in Eatonville.
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8. What indications are given in the novel that Janie will not be as happy with Joe Starks as she
first thinks?
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