Alice Walker: Everyday Use

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    What is the relationship between Dee and Maggie?

    • They are friends
    • They are mother and daughter
    • They are cousins
    • They are sisters
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Explore key themes and character dynamics in Alice Walker's 'Everyday Use' through this interactive quiz. Assess your understanding of the narrator's perspective, sibling relationships, and cultural conflicts, enhancing literary analysis skills.

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  • 2. 

    Who is the narrator of the story?

    • Maggie

    • Dee

    • The Mother

    • Third person, ominscent

    Correct Answer
    A. The Mother
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "the Mother." The narrator of the story is the mother, as indicated by the question. The story is likely being told from her perspective, providing insight into her thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

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  • 3. 

    How does Dee's male companion greet the women?

    • "Hello my sisters...."

    • "What's up?"

    • "Howdy, Yall!"

    • "Asalamalakim, my mother and sister!"

    Correct Answer
    A. "Asalamalakim, my mother and sister!"
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Asalamalakim, my mother and sister!" This greeting suggests that Dee's male companion is using a traditional Islamic greeting, showing respect and acknowledging the women as family members.

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  • 4. 

    What does Dee ask Maggie and her mother to call her?

    • Dicie

    • Asalamalakim

    • Wangero

    • Sis

    Correct Answer
    A. Wangero
    Explanation
    Dee asks Maggie and her mother to call her "Wangero." This suggests that Dee has changed her name and wants to distance herself from her past and embrace her African heritage. By choosing a new name, she is asserting her identity and rejecting the name given to her by her family. This change in name also reflects her desire to connect with her cultural roots and break free from the influence of white society.

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  • 5. 

    What are the items that Dee wants to take with her?

    • Quilts, a butter churn, and a dasher

    • Quilts and Clothes

    • Everything

    • Nothing at all. She just came to visit.

    Correct Answer
    A. Quilts, a butter churn, and a dasher
    Explanation
    Dee wants to take quilts, a butter churn, and a dasher with her. This can be inferred from the given options where the first option specifically mentions these items. The other options either mention only quilts or clothes, or nothing at all, which are not the complete list of items that Dee wants to take.

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  • 6. 

    What does the mother do instead of giving them to Dee?

    • Burns them in a fire

    • Refuses to give them to her and keeps them for herself

    • Gives them to Maggie and offers her different ones

    • Throws them away

    Correct Answer
    A. Gives them to Maggie and offers her different ones
    Explanation
    The mother gives the quilts to Maggie instead of giving them to Dee. She offers Maggie different quilts, indicating that she values Maggie's appreciation for the quilts more than Dee's desire to possess them. This suggests that the mother prioritizes the sentimental and emotional connection between Maggie and the quilts over Dee's materialistic attachment to them.

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  • 7. 

    Maggie was permanently scarred in a

    Correct Answer
    fire
    Explanation
    Maggie was permanently scarred in a fire. This suggests that she suffered severe burns during the incident, resulting in permanent damage to her skin. Fires can cause extensive physical injuries, including scarring, due to the intense heat and exposure to flames. The scars may serve as a reminder of the traumatic event and its lasting impact on Maggie's life.

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  • 8. 

    How would you best describe the physique of the mother?

    • Dark-skinned and Thin

    • Strong and Overweight

    • Pretty and Lightskinned

    • Tall and Plain

    Correct Answer
    A. Strong and Overweight
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Strong and Overweight." This description suggests that the mother has a larger build and is physically strong. The term "overweight" implies that she may have a higher body weight than what is considered average or healthy. This description focuses on her physical attributes rather than her appearance or skin color.

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  • 9. 

    The church helped raise money to send Dee where?

    • Africa

    • Washington DC

    • Too stay with other family members

    • Augusta for school

    Correct Answer
    A. Augusta for school
    Explanation
    The church helped raise money to send Dee to Augusta for school.

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  • 10. 

    What does Dee say that her mother doesn't understand?

    • Her and her boyfriend

    • The new era of thinking

    • Education

    • Heritage

    Correct Answer
    A. Heritage
    Explanation
    Dee says that her mother doesn't understand her heritage. This implies that Dee believes her mother lacks an understanding or appreciation for their family's cultural background, traditions, and history. It suggests that Dee feels a disconnect between herself and her mother regarding the importance and significance of their heritage.

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  • 11. 

    What does Maggie do as Dee leaves?

    Correct Answer
    Smile
    Explanation
    Maggie smiles as Dee leaves. This suggests that Maggie is happy or relieved that Dee is leaving. It could also imply that Maggie has some sort of secret or hidden satisfaction about Dee's departure. Additionally, the smile could be interpreted as a sign of Maggie's contentment with the current situation or her anticipation of a more peaceful environment without Dee's presence.

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