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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 6.

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. What two deity names does Delia yell out when she first lays eyes on the snake Sykes has brought home?
(a) Holy Mary and Jesus.
(b) God and Christ.
(c) God and Jesus.
(d) Allah and Buddah.

3. What adjective does Walter use to describe what type of customers he and the other men are during the men's requests for watermelon?
(a) Steady.
(b) Loyal.
(c) Regular.
(d) Generous.

4. The bullwhip is described by the narrator as long, round, limp, and what?
(a) Heavy.
(b) Black.
(c) Cold.
(d) Studded.

5. When Sykes tells Delia that it is no use "puttin' on airs makin' out out lak" (6) she is feeling a certain emotion in response to the snake, what is that emotion?
(a) Shyness.
(b) Bravery.
(c) Fear.
(d) Pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adverb is used to indicate the manner in which Sykes pushes Delia when he wants her to see the rattlesnake he has brought home?

2. What is NOT one event listed as taking place during the dog days of summer in Eatonville?

3. What does Delia nearly do as a result of being pushed by Sykes when he is blocking the kitchen doorway?

4. What item does Sykes NOT buy from Joe Clarke's store during his visit there?

5. How often does Sykes say he could catch a big rattlesnake if he wanted to?

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