Everyday Use

which word means unattractive or plain in appearance?

• homely

• earnest

• furtive

• mercilessly

• oppressive

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means, in a way that shows no pity

• homely

• earnest

• furtive

• mercilessly

• oppress

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the central conflict of Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use”?

• the cultural and personal struggle between Maggie and her mom vs. Dee

• the inner conflict between Dee vs. herself on whether she should claim what is rightfully hers

• the political and racial struggle of Maggie, her mom, and Dee vs. white society

• the socioeconomic clash between the poor and the rich

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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

What is a possible central theme of the story?

• the importance of going to college and becoming better than everyone else

• Life is too short to live in a poor situation

• the importance of standing up for yourself

• the importance of heritage and culture to an individual's understanding of his or her life and identity.

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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

Which word best completes the sentence?

"I will follow their _____________ to show respect for the group's way of living"

• heritage

• ignorance

• history

• doctrine

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which item symbolizes the family's heritage?

• Gold earrings

• The house

• The quilts

• The dress

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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