"Everyday Use" Alice Walker mp3

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.

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Which inference can you make about Maggie from the following description? “‘How do I look, Mama?’ Maggie says, showing just enough of her thin body enveloped in pink skirt and red blouse for me to know she’s there, almost hidden by the door.”

• Being unsure of herself, Maggie needed her mother to tell her she looked nice.

• No matter what she wore, Maggie always wanted her mother to compliment her.

• Because Maggie was small and thin, she liked to wear bright colors to stand out.

• The door was so heavy that Maggie could not open it herself.

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Why do Dee and Mama disagree?

• Mama places little value on education or hard work.

• They have different ideas about what is important in life.

• Mama resents Dee for setting the fire that burned down their first house.

• Dee and Mama both want everything for themselves.

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Dee wants the old family quilts because

• new quilts are too expensive, and she cannot afford to buy them

• they represent her family’s history and remind her of her ancestors

• she wants only handmade articles for her home

• they include all the colors she has used in her home

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Mama gives the quilts to Maggie because she

• knows that Maggie has always liked colorful things

• thinks that Maggie can get a lot of money by selling them

• believes Maggie will treat them with more care than Dee will

• already has promised to give them to her when Maggie is ready for marriage

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What does heritage mean?

• background and tradition

• system of measurement

• monetary inheritance

• religious community

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Which of the following can you infer about Maggie?

• She is eager to see her sister.

• She misses the old house.

• She’s been unsure of herself for years.

• She will soon sell the quilts.

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What is the conflict between Dee and Maggie over?

• the differences in their styles of clothes

• which quilt is worth the most money

• where their mother should live

• who will get the family’s quilts

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Who is the narrator of "Everyday Use"?

• Dee
• Maggie
• Unidentified
• the mother

When Ms. Johnson snatches the quilts from Wangero's hands, who sits on the bed with  in shock?

• Dee
• Dee's friend
• Aunt Dee
• Maggie

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