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Their Eyes Were Watching God

by Zora Neale Hurston

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Their Eyes Were Watching God Overview Quiz

Their Eyes Were Watching God is a beautiful, at times tragically so, story of a young woman called Janie Crawford coming into her own. Follow her journey with eNotes' Their Eyes Were Watching God Overview Quiz and test your knowledge of Zora Neale Hurston's intricate plot. Each of our questions is ranked so that you can understand the level of difficulty and see how your score compares with others who have also taken this quiz. Give it a try!

  1. What does Janie value above all else after Jody’s death?

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  2. Who was Janie's best friend in Eatonville?

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  3. Who is Janie's biological father?

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  4. How old is Janie at the beginning of the novel?

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  5. After Janie insults Jody in front of other men, he:

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  6. What animal becomes the town's mascot?

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  7. Where was Janie's first kiss?

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  8. Who does Janie leave her husband for?

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  9. What is Vergible Wood’s nickname?

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  10. Nanny arranges for Janie to marry whom?

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