Thursday, November 20, 2008

TEWWG Study Questions: Chapters 13 - 14

You do not need to print/write the questions but please number your responses. Be insightful and specific. Use, explain and connect examples from the text. Effort please!

Chapters 13 - 14:

  1. When Tea Cake "disappears" what does he take with him and how does Janie react? Do you think her reaction is accurate or is she over reacting?
  2. What does Tea Cake go and what does he do with Janie's money?
  3. What reason does Tea Cake give for not taking Janie to his party? Describe Janie's reaction to this.
  4. Define "the Muck" and describe Tea Cake's attraction to it.
  5. Tea Cake asks Janie to work in the field with him and Janie is happy to do so. Contrast her reaction with specific and similar situations within her previous marriages.
  6. In your opinion, how has Janie changed or has she changed at all? Explain and use specific instances from the novel.