Their Eyes Were Watching God Ending Quiz (Ch19+20)
This is a quiz on chapters 19 and 20 of the book.
- 1.
Why does Tea Cake avoid going outside after the storm?
- A.
He knows that people will be looking for him to kill
- B.
He knows that people will want his help burying bodies
- C.
There are too many dead bodies to go outside
- D.
Blacks are always blamed for a disaster so he avoids going out
Correct Answer
B. He knows that people will want his help burying bodiesExplanation
Tea Cake avoids going outside after the storm because he knows that people will want his help burying bodies. This suggests that there are a significant number of casualties or deaths as a result of the storm. Tea Cake may be aware that it is customary for people to come together to bury the dead after such a disaster, and he wants to avoid being involved in this task.Rate this question:
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- 2.
News comes from headquarters to the body burier that:
- A.
Whites go into coffins, blacks are burnt
- B.
Whites should be cast into a ditch, blacks burnt
- C.
Whites go into coffins, blacks are cast into a ditch
- D.
Whites are burnt, blacks are cast into a ditch
Correct Answer
C. Whites go into coffins, blacks are cast into a ditchExplanation
The correct answer states that whites go into coffins, blacks are cast into a ditch. This suggests a discriminatory practice based on race, where whites are given a proper burial in coffins while blacks are treated differently and cast into a ditch. This answer implies a racial bias in the burial process, indicating a clear distinction in treatment based on the race of the deceased individuals.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Tea Cake's sickness was due to:
- A.
An infection from Motor Boat
- B.
A mad dog
- C.
Water contamination
- D.
Severe physical injury during the storm
Correct Answer
B. A mad dogExplanation
Tea Cake's sickness was due to a mad dog. This suggests that Tea Cake was bitten by a rabid dog, which led to him contracting the disease. Rabies is a viral infection that affects the central nervous system and can be transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, such as dogs. The symptoms of rabies can include fever, headache, muscle aches, and confusion, which may explain Tea Cake's sickness.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How does Motor Boat pass through the storm?
- A.
He builds a raft from a piece of roof
- B.
He stays in house and gambles with himself to pass time
- C.
He calls for help
- D.
He sleeps
Correct Answer
D. He sleepsExplanation
The motor boat passes through the storm by the person sleeping. This implies that the person is confident in the boat's ability to handle the storm and chooses to rest instead of being actively involved in navigating or controlling the boat. It suggests that the boat is sturdy and capable of withstanding the storm without requiring constant attention or intervention from the person.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which quote best shows why Tea Cake was mad at Janie?
- A.
"Janie, how come you can't sleep in the same bed wid me no mo'?"
- B.
"You only sound ole when you tell folks when you wuz born, but wid de eye you'se young enough tuh suit most any man"
- C.
"Y'all set wid 'im till Ah git back. He need de company right long in heah"
- D.
"Well, b'lieve Ah'll rake up de front yard. De mens is got cane chewin's and peanut hulls all over de place"
Correct Answer
A. "Janie, how come you can't sleep in the same bed wid me no mo'?"Explanation
Tea Cake's anger towards Janie is best shown in the quote "Janie, how come you can't sleep in the same bed wid me no mo'?" This quote implies that Tea Cake is upset because Janie is no longer sharing a bed with him. It suggests that there has been a change in their relationship, possibly indicating a lack of intimacy or closeness.Rate this question:
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- 6.
"Y'all set wid 'im till Ah git back. He need de company right long in heah" The speaker of this quote is:
- A.
Janie
- B.
Tea Cake
- C.
Dr. Simmons
- D.
Sop-de-Bottom
Correct Answer
A. JanieExplanation
The correct answer is Janie. This can be inferred from the use of the word "Ah" which suggests that the speaker is using African American Vernacular English (AAVE). Janie, being a black woman, is more likely to use this dialect compared to the other options. Additionally, the quote implies that the speaker is leaving and expects someone to stay with the person mentioned, which aligns with Janie's caring and nurturing nature towards others.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What did Janie think when she found what was under Tea Cake's pillow?
- A.
I hope Tea Cake isn't going to go hunting in this condition.
- B.
Oh no, Tea Cake didn't notice that such thing was under his pillow.
- C.
I hope Tea Cake isn't going to use thisagainst me.
- D.
I better tell Tea Cake about this.
Correct Answer
C. I hope Tea Cake isn't going to use thisagainst me.Explanation
Janie thought that Tea Cake might use whatever was under his pillow against her.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What did Janie find under Tea Cake's pillow?
- A.
A rifle
- B.
A pistol
- C.
A bomb
- D.
His diary
Correct Answer
B. A pistolExplanation
Janie found a pistol under Tea Cake's pillow. This suggests that Tea Cake may have been hiding the pistol for protection or self-defense purposes. It could also imply that Tea Cake may have been involved in activities that required him to have a weapon nearby. The presence of the pistol adds a layer of intrigue and raises questions about Tea Cake's character and the potential dangers Janie may face in their relationship.Rate this question:
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- 9.
When Janie found the item under Tea Cake's pillow, what did she do next?
- A.
She manipulated it so that it was safer.
- B.
She threw it away
- C.
She warned Tea Cake about it
- D.
She hid it in her room.
Correct Answer
A. She manipulated it so that it was safer.Explanation
Janie's next action after finding the item under Tea Cake's pillow was to manipulate it in order to make it safer.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who/What directly killed Tea Cake?
- A.
Disease
- B.
Janie
- C.
His own foolishness
- D.
Dr. Simmons
Correct Answer
B. JanieExplanation
Tea Cake was directly killed by Janie.Rate this question:
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- 11.
In court, people say that Janie should be innocent because:
- A.
Tea Cake was truly mad
- B.
There was a witness who saw Tea Cake attack her first
- C.
She didn't kill a white man.
- D.
Janie was not entirely black, so the white jury favored her over the defendant
Correct Answer
C. She didn't kill a white man.Explanation
The correct answer suggests that Janie should be considered innocent because she didn't kill a white man. This implies that if Janie had killed a white man, her guilt would have been more likely to be established and she may not have received the same level of favor from the white jury. The answer highlights the potential racial bias in the court system and suggests that Janie's race played a role in her perceived innocence.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who, besides Janie, also comes to Tea Cake's funeral?
- A.
Motor Boat
- B.
Sop-de-Bottom
- C.
Mrs. Tyler
- D.
Mrs. Turner
Correct Answer
B. Sop-de-BottomExplanation
Sop-de-Bottom also comes to Tea Cake's funeral.Rate this question:
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- 13.
In chapter 20, the setting of the story changes back to when Janie was:
- A.
Talking to Jody about her past
- B.
Talking to Pheoby about her life
- C.
Janie wakes up from a nightmare
- D.
Sees the gates of heaven in the background
Correct Answer
B. Talking to pHeoby about her lifeExplanation
In chapter 20, the setting of the story changes back to when Janie was talking to Pheoby about her life. This is indicated by the fact that the answer choice mentions Janie talking to Pheoby specifically. The other answer choices do not mention Pheoby or a conversation about Janie's life, so they can be ruled out as incorrect options.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who is kicked out of the 'Glades?
- A.
Mrs. Tuner
- B.
Mr. Tuner
- C.
Mrs. Tuner's brother
- D.
Mr. Turner's son
Correct Answer
C. Mrs. Tuner's brother -
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