Sweat

Which statement best expresses a major theme of the short story?

• It is better to ignore negative influences than to confront them.

• It is easier to see others' misfortunes than to see one's own.

• Power can be dangerous when it lands in careless hands.

• The consequences of people's actions eventually catch up with them.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the resolution contribute to the story's overall meaning?

• It demonstrates how living an evil life will come back to haunt a person.

• It shows that not helping someone in need will bring bad luck to a person.

• It reminds readers that what goes on between a husband and wife is their business.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What did Delia do for a living?

• work at the town store

• wash people's laundry

• clean people's houses

• cook at a restaurant

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

How does Sykes feel about Delia and her work?

• He teases her about her work but secretly appreciates it.

• He believes she should wash black folks’ clothes as well.

• He pushes her to prioritize religion above financial gain.

• .He disapproves of her work and treats her with malice.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How has Delia changed over time?

• She has become more lovely with old age.

• She has become much bolder, like Bertha.

• She has grown cynical because life never gave her a chance to love.

• She has grown emotionally independent from her husband.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best explains why Delia doesn’t assist Sykes?

• After all that Sykes has done, she feels no pity for him.

• In spite of Sykes’ piteous state, she no longer cares about him.

• She knows that Sykes cannot possibly be saved.

• She is dying from her shock and can hardly see or move.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did Delia do for a living?

• work at the town store

• wash people's laundry

• clean people's houses

• cook at a restaurant

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5