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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the scene shifts to the porch at the corner store for the first time, what month is it?
(a) December.
(b) July.
(c) April.
(d) February.

3. 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) Sweeping.
(c) Laundry.
(d) Cooking dinner.

4. When Sykes declares how tired he is of Delia and leaves the house, what does he do on his way out?
(a) Slams the front door.
(b) Kicks the fence.
(c) Bangs on the mailbox.
(d) Slams the back gate.

5. Elijah says that Sykes has beaten Delia enough to kill how many women?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 20.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Delia goes into the yard to retrieve the washtub, what action does Sykes take inside the house?

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

3. What does Delia call Sykes's action of scaring her with the bullwhip?

4. In what room does Delia sort the clothes she will launder?

5. What type of material makes up the mattress of the bed in Delia's home?

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