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Their Eyes Were Watching God – Chapters 8-12 Study Guide

Chapters 7 and 81.) Explain the following metaphor: “She was a rut in the road. Plenty of life beneath the surface but it was kept beaten down by the wheels.” (pg 76)

2.) How does Janie deal with her unhappy life with Joe? (pg 77)

3.) Explain Joe’s motivation for striking Janie.

4.) Detail the circumstances surrounding Jody’s death.

5.) Describe Janie’s reaction to Joe’s death. (pg 87)

Chapters 9 and 106.) Contrast Janie’s inward emotions with her outward appearances at Joe’s death/funeral.

7.) How does Janie feel about Nanny?

8.) What are Janie’s feelings about finding a new mate after Joe’s death?

9.) Describe Tea Cake. How do he and Janie meet?

10.) Why is the fact that Tea Cake asks Janie to play checkers significant to Janie?

Chapters 11 and 1211.) How does Tea Cake convince Janie that his feelings for her are sincere?

12.) Detail the town’s reaction to Janie and Tea Cake’s courtship.

13.) Pheoby approaches Janie with some concerns about Tea Cake’s interest in Janie. How does Janie discredit the notion that Tea Cake is out to get her money?

14.) Explain Janie’s belief that marriage is a gamble and why she is willing to take a chance with Tea Cake.


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