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1. According to Janie, what are the two things everybody has to find out about for themselves?
2. The story centers around a town called Eatonville. When was it that this town received its charter?
3. The first man we see Janie kiss in the movie is _____.
4. Janie met Joe Starks on his way to the new "all colored" town of Eatonville. Where had Janie's husband Logan gone off to at the time?
5. Upon first meeting Amos Hicks Janie says "I ain't kind in no kinda way."
6. Upon their arrival in town, Joe and Janie are told that Eatonville was a gift to the people by Captain Eaton. How many acres of land did the Captain give to the people to charter Eatonville?
7. The name of the Starks' enterprise in Eatonville was ____________.
8. What event caused Joe to banish Janie's free spirit, once and for all?
9. Janie to Joe on his death bed: "Something fell off the shelf ______. It was you."
10. Was the last thing Joe ever said to Janie this? "I hope that thunder and lightening kill you. Get out!"
11. Which of these things did NOT occur when Janie first met Tea Cake?
12. What was Tea Cake's real name?
13. Pick out the true statement about Tea Cake.
14. What ultimately ended Tea Cake's life?
15. As we watch the movie unfold, who is Janie telling this story to?
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