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What did Janie and Tea Cake do after the hurricane was over?
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?
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?
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?
What did the doctor tell Janie when he came to see Tea Cake?
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What did Janie do after the doctor left?
What did Janie do after the doctor left?
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What did Janie find under Tea Cake's pillow?
What did Janie find under Tea Cake's pillow?
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What did Janie do after she found the pistol?
What did Janie do after she found the pistol?
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What happened when Tea Cake came back into the house?
What happened when Tea Cake came back into the house?
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What happened in Janie and Tea Cake's last moments together?
What happened in Janie and Tea Cake's last moments together?
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What happened at the trial?
What happened at the trial?
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How did the other men from the muck feel at the trial?
How did the other men from the muck feel at the trial?
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What did Janie bring back to Eatonville?
What did Janie bring back to Eatonville?
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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.
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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.
