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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What adjective does the narrator use to describe Delia's washtub?
(a) Dented.
(b) Galvanized.
(c) Shiny.
(d) Rusty.

2. What does the narrator say that Delia is able to "build...against her husband" (3) after she decides that he will reap what he sows?
(a) A spiritual earthworks.
(b) A code of silence.
(c) A decadent shroud.
(d) A wall of hatred.

3. When Sykes tells Delia that he has promised "some other men" (2) that he will not allow Delia to do laundry for white people, whose name is the only one he mentions?
(a) Gawd.
(b) Elijah.
(c) Joe.
(d) Dave.

4. Where does Sykes say that he will kick the clothes the next time she brings them home?
(a) Into the lake.
(b) Down the street.
(c) Under a passing carriage.
(d) Outdoors.

5. What word does the narrator use to describe Delia's thoughts about her garden?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Bountiful.
(c) Serene.
(d) Lovely.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Walter say he sees Sykes do every time he passes a woman?

2. In what season does the story entitled "Sweat" begin?

3. What does Delia say Sykes had brought to their marriage?

4. When Sykes laughs at Delia for being scared of the bullwhip, what physical movement does he make?

5. What does Sykes tell Delia he will do if she argues with him about taking in white people's laundry?

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