Their Eyes Were Watching God Chapters 19-20

Questions and Answers

What did Janie and Tea Cake do after the hurricane was over?

They went back to the muck and were reunited with many of their old friends.

What happened when Tea Cake came home complaining of a headache?

It happened in the middle of their fourth week back on the muck.

What were Tea Cake's symptoms?

A headache and a fever, throat was closed up, and couldn't swallow anything, not even water.

What did the doctor tell Janie when he came to see Tea Cake?

He had rabies, and that he had almost no chance to recover. Signup and view all the answers

What did Janie do after the doctor left?

She went outside and looked up at the sky, wondering if God was noticing what was going on. Signup and view all the answers

What did Janie find under Tea Cake's pillow?

His pistol, with three full chambers. Signup and view all the answers

What did Janie do after she found the pistol?

She whirled the cylinder so the three empty chambers would snap first, then readied the rifle. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Tea Cake came back into the house?

He was in a delirious rage and aimed the pistol at Janie, leading to a tragic confrontation. Signup and view all the answers

What happened in Janie and Tea Cake's last moments together?

Janie held Tea Cake in her arms and wept; he bit her on the arm just before he died. Signup and view all the answers

What happened at the trial?

The doctor testified that Janie acted in self-defense; she was acquitted. Signup and view all the answers

How did the other men from the muck feel at the trial?

At first, they felt that Janie should have been convicted of murder, but they relented after a while. Signup and view all the answers

What did Janie bring back to Eatonville?

The pack of seeds that Tea Cake had wanted to plant. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

After the Hurricane

Janie and Tea Cake returned to the muck days after the hurricane, reconnecting with old friends.

Tea Cake's Health Decline

During their fourth week back, Tea Cake complained of a severe headache.
Symptoms included a wild headache, fever, and an inability to swallow even water.

Diagnosis

The doctor revealed Tea Cake was suffering from rabies, indicating a very low chance of recovery.

Janie's Reflection

After the doctor's visit, Janie questioned whether God was aware of their suffering and if it was a divine test.

Discovery of the Pistol

Janie found Tea Cake's pistol under his pillow, which had three loaded chambers.

Janie's Precaution

Upon finding the pistol, Janie spun the cylinder to ensure the first shots were from the empty chambers and prepared the rifle for protection.

Confrontation

Tea Cake returned home in a state of delirium, threatening Janie with the pistol. A fatal confrontation ensued when both shot at the same time, resulting in Tea Cake's death.

Final Moments

In his last moments, Janie held Tea Cake, expressing gratitude for their time together, while he bit her arm, a sign of his struggle before passing.

Trial Outcome

During the trial, medical testimony supported Janie’s claims of self-defense, leading to her acquittal. Janie shared the harrowing details of the altercation with the jury.

Community Sentiment

Initially, some men from the muck believed Janie should be convicted of murder, but their views softened over time.

Legacy of Tea Cake

Janie returned to Eatonville with a pack of seeds that represented Tea Cake's unfulfilled dream of planting, symbolizing both loss and hope.

Description

Explore the key events and characters from Chapters 19-20 of 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' with these flashcards. Test your knowledge of Janie and Tea Cake's experiences after the hurricane, their reunion, and Tea Cake's health issues.