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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once Maggie weds, what is Ms. Johnson free to sit in her yard and do?
(a) Raise flowers.
(b) Sing church songs.
(c) Quilt.
(d) Plant corn.

2. What does Ms. Johnson believe Maggie thinks her portion from God is?
(a) To suffer ill health.
(b) To prosper and live in abundance.
(c) To be loveless and alone.
(d) To do without while Wangero prospers.

3. What is the socioeconomic status of Ms. Johnson in "Everyday Use?"
(a) She's rich.
(b) She's middle class.
(c) She's poor.
(d) She's a slave.

4. What one thing does the person taking the Polaroids make sure is always included in each picture?
(a) Ms. Johnson.
(b) Maggie.
(c) The Johnson house.
(d) Dee.

5. How does Dee look in comparison to Maggie?
(a) She's taller and fatter.
(b) She's more freckled and wears thicker glasses.
(c) She's lighter in complexion with nicer hair and a fuller figure.
(d) She's shorter and has more warts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jimmy T do soon after breaking up with Dee?

2. Which of the following characters are mentioned in "Everyday Use" but do not actually appear on stage?

3. Who does Dee say she will never bring to visit her family's home?

4. Why does Wangero want the two quilts Grandma Dee pieced rather than the substitute gift her mother offers her?

5. In Ms. Johnson's dreams, on what television program are she and Dee brought together?

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