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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Dave.
(b) Elijah.
(c) Gawd.
(d) Joe.

2. What does Delia say she does for her pony that makes him belong to her?
(a) She fills his water trough.
(b) She shoes him.
(c) She feeds him.
(d) She brushes him.

3. What does Delia call Sykes's action of scaring her with the bullwhip?
(a) An injustice.
(b) A sin.
(c) A travesty.
(d) A joke.

4. The narrator describes Delia as giving "a little scream of" (2) what when Sykes steps upon her laundry?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Outrage.
(c) Dismay.
(d) Rage.

5. When Sykes laughs at Delia for being scared of the bullwhip, what physical movement does he make?
(a) He wipes his face.
(b) He crosses his legs.
(c) He stomps his foot.
(d) He slaps his leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Against what object does Sykes strike his match?

2. What day of the week is considered the Sabbath within traditional Christianity?

3. For how long has Delia been married to Sykes?

4. What does Delia do with the clothes after Sykes steps on them?

5. For how long is Delia unable to speak when she feels the bullwhip across her shoulders?

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