“Sweat” by Zora Neale Hurston is a short story about a woman of color who must reconcile the resentment she feels toward her abusive husband with her faith—a task that threatens to compromise the integrity of her soul. This multiple choice quiz covering “Sweat” helps English teachers evaluate general reading comprehension while eliminating take-home assessment planning responsibilities. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot:
- Setting
- Delia’s line of work
- Items with which Sykes attempts to instill fear
- Sykes’ attitude toward Delia’s Sunday work
- The length of time Delia and Sykes have been married
- Aspects of Sykes’ antagonistic characterization
- Delia’s motivations
- Delia’s observation while passing the store
- Sykes’ affair with Bertha
- Delia’s remarks that leave Sykes nearly speechless
- The fate of Sykes
- Delia’s intentional inaction
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