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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says he would have married Delia himself if Sykes had not beaten him to it?
(a) Elijah.
(b) Joe.
(c) Jim.
(d) Walter.

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

3. When Sykes calls Delia a hypocrite, what sin does he accuse her of committing to warrant this label?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Working on the Sabbath.
(c) Being proud.
(d) Lying.

4. Where does Delia say Sykes would disappear to with all of his wages during the first year of their marriage?
(a) Tampa.
(b) Sarasota.
(c) Orlando.
(d) Myrtle Beach.

5. What does Walter say he sees Sykes do every time he passes a woman?
(a) Imagine.
(b) Grin.
(c) Stare.
(d) Laugh.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sykes say that he will kick the clothes the next time she brings them home?

2. What verb does the narrator use to describe what Delia's pose in the kitchen does to Sykes?

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

4. When Sykes declares how tired he is of Delia and leaves the house, what does he do on his way out?

5. For what purpose does the narrator say Delia had built and improved upon her little home?

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