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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Delia do immediately before setting down the lamp outside?
(a) She faints.
(b) She looks into the snake's soap box.
(c) She climbs into the hay barn.
(d) She slams the kitchen door behind her.

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

3. How long after their wedding had Sykes brutally beaten Delia?
(a) Two months.
(b) Three months.
(c) Three years.
(d) Two years.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Sykes laughs at Delia for being scared of the bullwhip, what physical movement does he make?

3. What object does Walter say is best to use when charming a rattlesnake?

4. What does Delia say she does for her pony that makes him belong to her?

5. What verb does the narrator use to describe what Delia's pose in the kitchen does to Sykes?

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