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Chapter 18

What is this chapter mainly about?

At the beginning of Chapter 18, Janie watches bands of Seminoles pass by her house. Where are they going to?

Why won't Tea Cake leave when the Bahaman man Lias offers to take him and Janie in his car?

What did the white people believe would keep them safe?

Halfway through the chapter, the book title is mentioned. "They seemed to be staring at the dark, but their eyes were watching God."

Which theme does the title seem to refer to?

What three things do Tea Cake and Janie take with them when they leave?

What does Janie grab hold of to keep her from drowning?

What happens to Tea Cake before he kills the dog?

At the end of the chapter, when they are safe and sound in Palm Beach, Janie thanks Tea Cake for saving her. She says, "You was twice noble tuh save me from dat dawg."

What does "noble" mean in this context?

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

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Question #3

What do the neighbors think happened to Janie's husband?





Please enter the first three words of a sentence that shows your answers is correct.

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Question #4

What characteristic of Janie's makes the women jealous of her?





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Question #5

What is Pheoby's reaction to the neighbors' gossiping?





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Question #7

Toward the end of the chapter Janie says, "If they wants to see and know, why they don't come kiss and be kissed? Ah could then sit down and tell 'em things."

What do you think "kiss and be kissed" means in this context?





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Question #9

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

Are there any words that you are unsure about?

You can always list unknown words here.