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Question #8
Looking at the same quote from the last question (it's copied below), what does Hurston mean to show about Mrs. Thomas?
"She seldom stayed long when she found Tea Cake at home, but when she happened to drop in and catch Janie alone, she'd spend hours chatting away."
Question #7
Hurston says Mrs. Turner "…seldom stayed long when she found Tea Cake at home, but when she happened to drop in and catch Janie alone, she'd spend hours chatting away."
What does "seldom" mean in this context?
Question #6
Mrs. Turner thought, "…her luxurious hair made Mrs. Turner forgive her for wearing overalls like the other women who worked in the fields"
What does "luxurious" mean in this context?
Question #5
Find the section at the beginning of the chapter that describes what Mrs. Turner looks like. Find the paragraph that begins, "But Mrs. Turner's shape and features were entirely approved by Mrs. Turner."
What does "features" mean in this context?
Question #4
What is the main theme of this chapter?
Question #3
How does Tea Cake feel about Mrs. Turner?
Question #2
What does Mrs. Turner like most about Janie?
Question #1
What is this chapter mainly about?
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