From where does the wood that gives Ms. Johnson's dasher its color come?

The tree that stood in the yard where Big Dee and Stash lived.

When is the main conflict of the story resolved?

Mama takes the quilts from Dee and gives them to Maggie

Mama takes the quilts from Maggie and gives them to Dee

The quilt rips and falls to the ground

Dee steals the quilts and drives off

What is the central theme of the story?

the importance of heritage and culture to an individual's understanding of his or her life and identity.

the importance of going to college and becoming better than everyone else

Life is too short to live in a poor situation

the importance of investing wisely

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

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

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

the socioeconomic clash between the poor and the rich

How does the action of Maggie “[trying] to dig a well in the sand with her toe” characterize her when Dee returns home?

This action characterizes Maggie as being weak, non-confrontational, or afraid of Dee.

This action characterizes Maggie as being adventurous and curious of the world around her.

This action characterizes Maggie as being conscientious and mindful of the earth.

This action characterizes Maggie as being physical and energetic.

Based on the following description of Dee, which inference can you make about her? “She used to read to us without pity; forcing words, lies, other folks’ habits, whole lives upon us two, sitting trapped and ignorant underneath her voice.”

Dee found many ways to show her mother and sister that she was smarter than they were.

She knew how important it was to educate her mother and sister.

The stories she told were meant to frighten her family and keep them awake at night.

Because she could read so well, Dee probably would make a fine teacher.

Mama gives the quilts to Maggie because she

already has promised to give them to her when Maggie is ready for marriage

knows that Maggie has always liked colorful things

thinks that Maggie can get a lot of money by selling them

believes Maggie will treat them with more care than Dee will

Which of the following can you infer about Maggie?

She’s been unsure of herself for years.

She is eager to see her sister.

Which statement best describes the family's living situation?

They live in poverty in a rural area.

They live in poverty in an urban area.

They are wealthy and live in a rural area.

They are wealthy and live in an urban area.

Everyday Use Reading Quiz

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

"Everyday Use" is set in

Old South Alabama

Old South Georgia

Old South Mississippi

Old South Florida

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which late-night television personality appears in the story?

J. Leno

Tyra Banks

Johnny Carson

Conan O'Brien

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Who is the narrator of "Everyday Use"?

Dee

Maggie

Unidentified

the mother

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

At the end, Dee tells her mother and sister that they don't understand their "heritage," and departs with sunglasses on. What happens next?

Dee curses

Maggie smiles.

Mama faints

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

When Ms. Johnson snatches the quilts from Wangero's hands, who sits on the bed with in shock?

Dee

Dee's friend

Aunt Dee

Maggie

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How long is Dee's dress when she exits the car?

Above her knees

She has on pants

It touches the ground.

At her thigh

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why does Dee change her name?

She did not like her Aunt Dee

Her boyfriend told her to

She wanted to make Mamma mad

So she won't have a white oppressor name

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Everyday Use Reading Quiz

"Everyday Use" is set in

Which late-night television personality appears in the story?

Who is the narrator of "Everyday Use"?

At the end, Dee tells her mother and sister that they don't understand their "heritage," and departs with sunglasses on. What happens next?

When Ms. Johnson snatches the quilts from Wangero's hands, who sits on the bed with in shock?

How long is Dee's dress when she exits the car?

Why does Dee change her name?

From where does the wood that gives Ms. Johnson's dasher its color come?

What drives Jimmy T, a former suitor, away from Dee?

What does Wangero feel on the benches when she runs her hands along them?

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