17 Questions
What did Tea Cake do to reassure Janey about a money misunderstanding?
Played guitar and sang outside her door
How did Tea Cake handle a troublemaker at the party?
Escorted the troublemaker out himself
Why did Tea Cake cut his hair before gambling?
To improve his luck
How did Tea Cake show Janey he would be fine after getting cut in a fight?
By showing her money and entrusting her with finances
What did Tea Cake plan to do with Janey once he recovered?
Take a trip to the muck in the Everglades
In Zora Neale Hurston's novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God,' where is the setting of the story?
Eatonville, Florida
What is the significance of Eatonville in 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'?
It was one of the first all-Black municipalities in the United States
How did Eatonville's unique sense of community and autonomy impact Janie in 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'?
It shaped her understanding of independence and freedom
What aspect of societal norms did 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' challenge?
Gender roles
Why is 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' considered a piece of social commentary?
For its exploration of Black women's lives and struggles
How did Janie's journey in 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' contribute to her character development?
She navigated three marriages towards self-discovery and independence
What narrative technique does Hurston employ in 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'?
Third-person narration with extended dialogue
How do Hurston's personal experiences influence the novel?
Elements of her life story are mirrored in Janie's character
What has 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' been praised for?
Its portrayal of African American life and culture
How does Hurston's use of dialogue contribute to the novel's impact?
Enhances authenticity and intimacy with the characters
What aspect of Hurston's writing style sets her apart as a pioneering voice in American literature?
Her unapologetic exploration of race, gender, and freedom
'Their Eyes Were Watching God' continues to be relevant due to its exploration of:
Themes like race, gender, love, and freedom
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.
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.
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