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    What does Janie mean when she says, "ah done lived Grandma's way, now ah means to live mine"?

    • She is going to live the way Tea Cake wants her to
    • She is going to live her own life
    • She wants to go and live with her Grandma again.
    • None of the above
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Who is Janie's best friend? And who is Nunkie in Their Eyes Were Watching God? Let's find out by taking this quiz now!

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  • 2. 

    What is Tea Cake's real name?

    • Vergible Wood

    • Vegetable Wood

    • Al Wood

    • Tea Cake was his real name.

    Correct Answer
    A. Vergible Wood
    Explanation
    Tea Cake's real name is Vergible Wood.

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  • 3. 

    Why doesn't Janie believe that Tea Cake loves her?

    • She is too old for him.

    • She is too dumb.

    • She is ugly.

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. She is too old for him.
    Explanation
    Janie doesn't believe that Tea Cake loves her because she thinks she is too old for him. This suggests that Janie has insecurities about their age difference and believes that Tea Cake may not genuinely love her due to this factor. Her lack of confidence in their relationship stems from her perception of being older than him, leading her to doubt his feelings towards her.

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  • 4. 

    What do Jane and Tea Cake do when he comes back the next time?

    • Go fishing

    • Go to the movies

    • Go berry picking

    • Go home

    Correct Answer
    A. Go fishing
    Explanation
    Jane and Tea Cake choose to go fishing when he returns the next time.

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  • 5. 

    Does Janie like checkers?

    • She enjoys playing.

    • She has never heard of checkers.

    • Jody would not let her play because he said she couldn't learn.

    • She does not like them.

    Correct Answer
    A. Jody would not let her play because he said she couldn't learn.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Jody would not let her play because he said she couldn't learn." This is the most logical explanation because it directly addresses the question of whether Janie likes checkers. If Jody is preventing her from playing because he believes she cannot learn, it suggests that Janie does have an interest in checkers and wants to play.

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  • 6. 

    What color does Janie begin wearing?

    • Red

    • Pink

    • Blue

    • Green

    Correct Answer
    A. Blue
    Explanation
    Janie begins wearing the color blue.

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  • 7. 

    What is "knuckle pudding"?

    • A kind of food

    • A term of endearment

    • A beating

    • A handshake

    Correct Answer
    A. A beating
    Explanation
    "Knuckle pudding" refers to a beating. This term is often used colloquially to describe a physical punishment or assault. It implies the act of using one's knuckles to strike someone, indicating a violent action.

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  • 8. 

    How long does Tea Cake save his money to take Janie to the picnic?

    • Two days

    • One week

    • Two weeks

    • Six days

    Correct Answer
    A. Two weeks
    Explanation
    Tea Cake saves his money for two weeks in order to take Janie to the picnic. This suggests that he is willing to put in the effort and sacrifice in order to make the outing special for Janie. Saving money for such a duration also indicates that Tea Cake values the time spent with Janie and wants to ensure that they have a memorable experience together.

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  • 9. 

    What time does Tea Cake come into the store?

    • 10:00 p.m.

    • 5:30 p.m.

    • 10:00 a.m.

    • 12:00 a.m.

    Correct Answer
    A. 5:30 p.m.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 5:30 p.m. because it is the only option that mentions a time in the afternoon, which is when Tea Cake comes into the store. The other options mention times in the morning (10:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m.) or late at night (10:00 p.m.), which are not consistent with the question. Therefore, 5:30 p.m. is the most logical answer.

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  • 10. 

    When Janie begins to wear brighter colors, how long had Joe Starks been dead?

    • One month

    • Two months

    • Six months

    • Nine months

    Correct Answer
    A. Nine months
    Explanation
    The given correct answer suggests that Janie started wearing brighter colors after Joe Starks had been dead for nine months. This implies that Janie mourned Joe's death for a significant period of time before feeling ready to embrace brighter and more vibrant colors in her clothing choices.

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