Story Elements MCQs

Who is the narrator in "Everyday Use"?

• Dee

• Maggie

• Mama

• Hakim-a-barber

Which character shows the most personal growth by the end of the story?

• Dee

• Maggie

• Mama

• John Thomas

Who is described as shy, scarred, and humble?

• Dee

• Mama

• Maggie

• Hakim-a-barber

What is the climax of the story?

• Dee’s arrival

• The argument about the butter churn

• Mama giving the quilts to Maggie

• Dee introducing her new name

What event marks the resolution of the story?

• Mama hugs Dee

• Dee storms off

• Mama affirms Maggie by giving her the quilts

• Maggie leaves home

What is the main theme of the story?

• Family conflict

• Heritage and identity

• Racism and injustice

• Coming of age

What does Walker suggest about cultural heritage?

• It should be preserved in museums

• It is best honored through everyday use

• It is irrelevant in modern times

• It should be studied in books only

Where does the story take place?

• A city apartment

• A college campus

• Mama’s rural Southern home

• A courthouse

How does the setting influence the story?

• It isolates the characters

• It emphasizes their economic hardship

• It is symbolic of freedom

• It is not important to the theme

What is the central conflict?

• Mama vs. Maggie

• Dee vs. Maggie

• Mama vs. Dee over the meaning of heritage

• Hakim vs. Dee