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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator says that each time Delia attempts what type of friendliness toward Sykes, her efforts come to naught?
(a) Timid.
(b) Subtle.
(c) Forced.
(d) Shy.

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

3. When Delia goes into the yard to retrieve the washtub, what action does Sykes take inside the house?
(a) He hides her sorted laundry in the closet.
(b) He pours coffee over her sorted laundry.
(c) He throws the sorted laundry into the backyard.
(d) He kicks her sorted laundry back into one pile.

4. For what purpose does the narrator say Delia had built and improved upon her little home?
(a) For her old age.
(b) For her husband's happiness.
(c) For her children.
(d) For her security.

5. What kind of women does Sykes declare to Delia that he hates?
(a) Sneaky.
(b) Mean.
(c) Lying.
(d) Skinny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does the narrator use to describe Delia's pose when she picks up the object after Sykes threatens to hit her?

2. About what task does Sykes state his lack of care about whether Delia ever gets the task done or not?

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

4. What object does Delia credit with paying for the house she and Sykes live in?

5. What adjective does Old Man Anderson use when he says that Sykes has gotten too something to live?

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