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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What verb is used to indicate the manner in which Delia goes underneath Sykes's arm when he is blocking the doorway?
(a) Crouches.
(b) Shrugs.
(c) Stoops.
(d) Slinks.

2. When Delia lies in bed mourning her lost love and friendship with her husband, she says it "is too late for everything" (2) except what?
(a) Her little home.
(b) A change of scenery.
(c) Her self-respect.
(d) Her children.

3. When Delia comes home and finds Sykes standing in the kitchen doorway, she says that her only two options are to stoop under his arm or to do what?
(a) Go around to the back door.
(b) Stare him down until he moves.
(c) Shove him out of the way.
(d) Ask him to move.

4. On the afternoon when Sykes and Bertha come to the store, what does the narrator say had even "collapsed under the heat"? (3)
(a) Common sense.
(b) Friendships.
(c) Good will.
(d) Conversation.

5. What adjective does Old Man Anderson use when he says that Sykes has gotten too something to live?
(a) Uppity.
(b) Mean.
(c) Biggety.
(d) Proud.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator says that each time Delia attempts what type of friendliness toward Sykes, her efforts come to naught?

2. What does the narrator say "pleased him for Delia to see" (4) when Sykes is ordering at Joe Clarke's store?

3. What does the narrator say the sun has done to turn July to August?

4. Who owns the disreputable boarding house in Eatonville?

5. What pet name does Sykes call Bertha when they are in the store?

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