Zora Neale Hurston Sweat

Which of the following best describes Delia’s feelings toward Bertha?

• Delia believes she can win Bertha’s sympathy by pretending to be blind and deaf.

• Delia has no desire to engage with Bertha and does not care to hear the village gossip.

• Delia envies Bertha because Bertha does not need to work for her own living.

• Delia knows that Sykes has been lying to Bertha about his wealth and therefore pities her.

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.

At the end of the story, where does Delia find the snake?

• in the hamper

• under the stove

• in the matchbox

• dead in the box

What household item did Delia pick up and threaten Sykes with?

• a kitchen knife

• a laundry basket

• a shoe

• an iron skillet

At the beginning of the story, what did Sykes use to scare Delia?

• a worm

• a rope

• a bull whip

• a belt

What was the name of the literary magazine founded by Zora Neale Hurston?

• The Hilltop

• Fire!!

• The Color Purple

• Barracoon: The Story of the Last Black Cargo

"Sweat"

• Langston Hughes

• Countee Cullen

• Zora Neale Hurston

writing documents the roots of African American folktales

• Zora Neale Hurston

• Kate Chopin

• Reginald Rose

• Lorraine Hansberry

What is the primary theme of Zora Neale Hurston's 'Sweat'?

• A) Love and romance

• B) Racial identity

• C) Female empowerment and resilience

• D) Economic prosperity

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Sweat' to highlight Delia's struggles?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Irony

• C) Simile

• D) Personification