Everyday Use (After Reading)

What is the setting of "Everyday Use"?

• A bustling city

• A rural home in the South

• A university campus

• A suburban neighborhood

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Dee

• Maggie

• Mama

• Grandma Johnson

What is Dee's (Wangero's) attitude towards her family's heritage?

• She values it deeply and wants to preserve it.

• She is indifferent to it and focuses on her own interests.

• She is embarrassed by it and wants to distance herself from it.

• She believes it is unimportant in the modern world.

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What is the significance of the quilts in the story?

• They are valuable antiques.

• They represent the family's heritage and connection to their ancestors.

• They are gifts from Dee's friends.

• They are everyday items with no special meaning.

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Why does Dee change her name to Wangero Leewanika Kemanjo?

• She wants to embrace her African heritage.

• She dislikes her original name.

• She is inspired by a famous activist.

• She wants to distance herself from her family.

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What does Maggie suggest they do with the quilts when Dee wants them?

• She willingly gives them to Dee.

• She insists on keeping them for herself.

• She suggests they cut the quilts in half and share them.

• She offers to make Dee new quilts.

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What is the significance of the butter churn in the story?

• It is a family heirloom passed down through generations.

• It represents Mama's skill in making butter.

• It is a symbol of modern technology.

• It is a gift from Dee to Mama.

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What does Mama ultimately decide to do with the quilts?

• She gives them to Dee as a gift.

• She gives them to Maggie, who she believes will appreciate them more.

• She sells them to buy new quilts for herself.

• She cuts them in half and shares them between Dee and Maggie.

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How does Dee react when Mama tells her she can't have the quilts?

• She becomes angry and storms out of the house.

• She becomes upset but eventually accepts Mama's decision.

• She argues with Mama and insists on taking the quilts.

• She leaves without saying a word.

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What lesson or message do you think Alice Walker intends for readers to take away from "Everyday Use"?

• The importance of valuing family heritage and traditions.

• The need to embrace modernity and let go of the past.

• The significance of material possessions over emotional connections.

• The idea that family conflicts are unavoidable and should be accepted.

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