Chapter 2

What is this chapter mainly about?

Who did Janie live with as a child?

What convinces Nanny that Janie should get married?

Who was Janie's father?

Look at the section where Nanny talks to Janie about becoming a woman. Find where it says, "Nanny closed her eyes and nodded a slow, weary affirmation many times before she gave it voice."

What does "affirmation" mean in this context?

Look at the section where Nanny has just slapped Janie's face. Find where it says Nanny "desisted."

What does "desisted" mean in this context?

Are there any events or parts of Zora Neale Hurston's book that do not make sense yet?