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What did Tea Cake do to reassure Janey about a money misunderstanding?
What did Tea Cake do to reassure Janey about a money misunderstanding?
- Played guitar and sang outside her door (correct)
- Threw a big party with expensive food
- Bought her an expensive gift
- Avoided her for a few days
How did Tea Cake handle a troublemaker at the party?
How did Tea Cake handle a troublemaker at the party?
- Escorted the troublemaker out himself (correct)
- Ignored the troublemaker
- Asked Janey to handle the troublemaker
- Paid the troublemaker to leave
Why did Tea Cake cut his hair before gambling?
Why did Tea Cake cut his hair before gambling?
- To change his appearance
- To improve his luck (correct)
- To impress Janey
- To look presentable
How did Tea Cake show Janey he would be fine after getting cut in a fight?
How did Tea Cake show Janey he would be fine after getting cut in a fight?
What did Tea Cake plan to do with Janey once he recovered?
What did Tea Cake plan to do with Janey once he recovered?
In Zora Neale Hurston's novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God,' where is the setting of the story?
In Zora Neale Hurston's novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God,' where is the setting of the story?
What is the significance of Eatonville in 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'?
What is the significance of Eatonville in 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'?
How did Eatonville's unique sense of community and autonomy impact Janie in 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'?
How did Eatonville's unique sense of community and autonomy impact Janie in 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'?
What aspect of societal norms did 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' challenge?
What aspect of societal norms did 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' challenge?
Why is 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' considered a piece of social commentary?
Why is 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' considered a piece of social commentary?
How did Janie's journey in 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' contribute to her character development?
How did Janie's journey in 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' contribute to her character development?
What narrative technique does Hurston employ in 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'?
What narrative technique does Hurston employ in 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'?
How do Hurston's personal experiences influence the novel?
How do Hurston's personal experiences influence the novel?
What has 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' been praised for?
What has 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' been praised for?
How does Hurston's use of dialogue contribute to the novel's impact?
How does Hurston's use of dialogue contribute to the novel's impact?
What aspect of Hurston's writing style sets her apart as a pioneering voice in American literature?
What aspect of Hurston's writing style sets her apart as a pioneering voice in American literature?
'Their Eyes Were Watching God' continues to be relevant due to its exploration of:
'Their Eyes Were Watching God' continues to be relevant due to its exploration of:
Study Notes
- Tea Cake played guitar outside Janey's door, then sang and entered with a guitar and a grin, reassuring Janey about money misunderstanding.
- Tea Cake threw a big chicken and macaroni supper, paid people not to come in, and handled a troublemaker at the party.
- Tea Cake bought a guitar for $15, worth $65, and practiced music after the party.
- Janey waited anxiously while Tea Cake gambled, cut hair for luck, and won $322 playing cards and dice.
- Tea Cake got cut in a fight over winnings but assured Janey he would be fine, showing her the money and entrusting her with finances.
- Tea Cake planned a trip to the muck in the Everglades with Janey once he recovered, expressing his deep love for her.
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Test your knowledge on Chapter 14 of Their Eyes Were Watching God. Explore themes of love, trust, and financial responsibility as Tea Cake and Janey navigate their relationship. See how well you remember the key events in this chapter.
