Quiz on 'Everyday Use' Part 1

What theme does the quilt symbolize in "Everyday Use"?

• The impact of education on personal identity

• The value of heritage and tradition

• The complexity of family dynamics

• The importance of wealth

How does Alice Walker use the character of Dee to explore the theme of cultural identity?

• By showing her rejection of her family's way of life

• Through her appreciation and understanding of her African heritage

• By depicting her as the only educated person in her family

• All of the above

How are Dee and Maggie different in their understanding of heritage?

 

 

• Dee sees heritage as something to be preserved and admired, while Maggie sees it as a part of daily life.

• Dee does not care about her heritage, while Maggie is deeply interested in learning about it.

• Maggie wants to sell the family heirlooms, while Dee wants to keep them.

• There is no difference in their understanding of heritage.

 

What does the burning of the house symbolize in the story?

• The destruction of family ties

• Maggie's fear of the outside world

• A new beginning for the family

• The loss of material possessions

How does Alice Walker contrast the characters of Dee and Maggie to convey a message about cultural preservation?

• By demonstrating that both sisters ultimately reject their heritage

• By illustrating Dee's poverty and Maggie's wealth

• By showing Dee's superficial understanding of her culture compared to Maggie's deep connection to her heritage

• By depicting Maggie as envious of Dee's education and worldly knowledge

What role does Mama play in the story's exploration of heritage and identity?

• She represents the loss of cultural identity.

• She is indifferent to the family's heritage.

• She is the antagonist, opposing both daughters' views.

• She acts as a bridge between her daughters' differing views on heritage.

 

In "Everyday Use," how is the concept of "home" portrayed?

• Solely as a physical structure

• As a symbol of heritage and belonging

• As a place of conflict and misunderstanding

• As an irrelevant aspect of one's identity

What does Dee's change of name signify in the story?

• Her desire to forget her past

• Her rejection of family values

• Her misunderstanding of her own heritage

• Her attempt to connect more deeply with her African roots

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

• the socioeconomic clash between the poor and the rich

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

• 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

Which of the following events is presented in a flashback?

• Dee going to college

• Mama on the tv show

• Maggie learning to quilt

• The family's house burned down.