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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For how long has Delia been married to Sykes?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 15 years.

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

4. When Delia tells Sykes that she has been taking in laundry the whole time they have been married, what question does he immediately ask her?
(a) How the subject involves him.
(b) If she has salted the stew.
(c) Whether dinner is ready.
(d) Where his share of the profits have gone.

5. What does Sykes tell Delia he will do if she argues with him about taking in white people's laundry?
(a) Kick her.
(b) Punch her.
(c) Strangle her.
(d) Shove her.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Sykes calls Delia a hypocrite, what sin does he accuse her of committing to warrant this label?

4. The narrator describes Delia's shoulders as thin and what?

5. What does Delia tell Sykes will one day kill her?

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