Everyday Use Form B

Front

Why does Dee probably change her name?

Back

She wants to connect with her African roots.

Front

Which family members feel that the quilts should be used and not put on display?

Back

Maggie and Mama.

Front

Which character said, 'I couldn't bear it any longer, being named after the people who oppress me'?

Back

Dee.

Front

What does Maggie's shyness mainly arise from?

Back

A trauma she suffered when the house burned.

Front

What do the churn, the quilts, and the Polaroids that Dee takes with the camera best symbolize to her?

Back

Relics from her family's past and African-American culture that should be remembered but not used.

Front

What is the significance of Dee's new name?

Back

It represents her desire to reconnect with her heritage.

Front

How does Mama view the quilts?

Back

She sees them as practical items meant for use, not just display.

Front

What does the character Maggie represent in the story?

Back

Maggie represents the quiet strength and resilience of those who endure hardship.

Front

What theme is explored through Dee's character?

Back

The theme of identity and the struggle for cultural connection.

Front

How does the setting influence the characters' perspectives?

Back

The rural Southern setting reflects the characters' ties to their heritage and traditions.