"Everyday Use"

Who is the narrator of "Everyday Use"?

• Dee

• Maggie

• Unidentified

• Mama, the mother

lacking in physical beauty; unattractive - Maggie was described as this

• oppress

• pity

• totter

• homely

Mama was a _______________ woman; she was strong and had a heavy build.

• whittle

• stubborn

• stout

• simple

How does Maggie feel about her sister Dee?

• She is slightly jealous of her and wants to be her.

• She admires her.

• She thinks Dee is better than her.

• All of the above

Based on the following description of Dee, which inference can you make about her? “She used to read to us without pity; forcing words, lies, other folks’ habits, whole lives upon us two, sitting trapped and ignorant underneath her voice.”

• She knew how important it was to educate her mother and sister.

• The stories she told were meant to frighten her family and keep them awake at night.

• Dee found many ways to show her mother and sister that she was smarter than they were.

• Because she could read so well, Dee probably would make a fine teacher.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following can you infer about Maggie?

• She is eager to see her sister.

• She misses the old house.

• She’s been in a fire.

• She will soon sell the quilts.