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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) Surprise.
(b) Outrage.
(c) Dismay.
(d) Rage.

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

3. For how long has Bertha been living in Eatonville on the day Sykes takes her to the store?
(a) One week.
(b) Three months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Four months.

4. What reason does Sykes provide for his conclusion that the snake would never bite him?
(a) Because he has already de-fanged the snake.
(b) Because he knows how to handle the snake.
(c) Because snakes do not bite masculine men.
(d) Because the snake knows it would be killed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Delia is described as trying to avoid meeting places in town, what does the narrator say she is trying to accomplish?

2. To what animal does Dave compare Bertha after she has left the store with Sykes?

3. The bullwhip is described by the narrator as long, round, limp, and what?

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

5. In addition to the adjective black, what other adjective does Delia use to describe Bertha the first time she brings her up to Sykes?

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