Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston

What is Delia Jones's occupation?

• Teacher

• Nurse

• Wash-woman

• Chef

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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

What does Sykes threaten to do with the clothes?

• Burn them

• Throw them away

• Kick them outdoors

• Sell them

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main reason Delia is upset with Sykes in the passage?

• He spends too much money.

• He is unfaithful and abusive.

• He refuses to work.

• He wants to move to another city.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Delia threaten to do if Sykes continues his behavior?

• Leave him.

• Call the police.

• Stop doing his laundry.

• Move to another city.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Delia use to defend herself when Sykes approaches her?

• A broom

• A skillet

• A knife

• A chair

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What was Delia's main activity on Saturdays?

• Gardening

• Cooking

• Collecting and delivering clothes

• Reading

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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 after "building spiritual earthworks" against her husband?

• She left the house

• She went to sleep

• She confronted him

• She called the police

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Lindsay say about Sykes?

• He is brave enough to carry a bear.

• He is not fit to carry guts to a bear.

• He is a skilled hunter.

• He is a law-abiding citizen.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Old Man Anderson suggest should be done about Sykes?

• He should be praised.

• He should be ignored.

• He should be killed.

• He should be forgiven.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What does Joe Clarke offer to do for the customers?

• Slice a watermelon.

• Give them free drinks.

• Sell them a car.

• Provide them with a meal.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3