"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker Selection Test

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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Dee doesn’t want to bring her friends to Mama’s house because

• the house is not well kept

• Dee is ashamed of how Mama lives

• Dee has no friends

• the house is difficult to reach

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Mama’s attitude toward appearances is that she

• envies Dee for her fine clothes

• is ashamed of how Maggie looks

• is comfortable with her looks

• secretly wants to own nice clothes

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The end of the story suggests that Maggie

• thought Dee was comical

• felt relieved that she could sell the quilts

• finally knew her mother liked her better

• was content to be who she was

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Which inference can you make about Dee?

• She often gets what she wants.

• Her life has been very difficult.

• Most people she meets admire her.

• She respects her mother’s opinion.

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To recompose yourself is to

• write about yourself

• calm yourself

• be angry at yourself

• prepare yourself for sleep

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A doctrine is

• an advanced degree

• the rules of a game

• a set of beliefs

• a medical professional

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A nation’s heritage is its

• system of money

• number of homes

• total population

• culture and traditions

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What does furtive mean?

• secretive

• brave

• frightening

• serious

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