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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the afternoon when Sykes and Bertha come to the store, what does the narrator say had even "collapsed under the heat"? (3)
(a) Conversation.
(b) Good will.
(c) Common sense.
(d) Friendships.

2. What simile does Walter use to describe how pretty Delia had been as a young woman?
(a) A striped kitten.
(b) A peacock.
(c) A speckled pup.
(d) A two-dollar ribbon.

3. When Delia tells Sykes she is not in the mood for a fight because she has just come from a particular place, what is that place?
(a) City Hall.
(b) The corner store.
(c) Bertha's house.
(d) Church.

4. On what night of the week does Delia stay up late in order to get a head start on her work?
(a) Monday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Sunday.

5. When Delia lies in bed mourning her lost love and friendship with her husband, she says it "is too late for everything" (2) except what?
(a) Her self-respect.
(b) Her little home.
(c) A change of scenery.
(d) Her children.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The narrator describes Delia as giving "a little scream of" (2) what when Sykes steps upon her laundry?

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

4. What does the narrator say that Delia is able to "build...against her husband" (3) after she decides that he will reap what he sows?

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

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