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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what task does Sykes state his lack of care about whether Delia ever gets the task done or not?
(a) Laundry.
(b) Whitewashing the house.
(c) Cooking dinner.
(d) Sweeping.

2. Against what object does Sykes strike his match?
(a) The matchbox.
(b) The fireplace mantel.
(c) The sole of his boot.
(d) His corduroy breeches.

3. What "habitual" character trait of Delia's seems "to slip from her shoulders" (1) after Sykes threatens her with physical violence?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Ease.
(c) Humility.
(d) Meekness.

4. What title does the narrator ascribe to Delia's job of doing other people's laundry?
(a) Laundress.
(b) Tailor.
(c) Maid.
(d) Wash-woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Delia say she does for her pony that makes him belong to her?

3. For how long has Delia been doing people's laundry to bring in money?

4. Who lets a bullwhip fall onto Delia's shoulders in order to scare her?

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

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