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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maggie wear for Dee's arrival in "Everyday Use"?
(a) Blue jeans and a white blouse.
(b) Overalls.
(c) A pink skirt and red blouse.
(d) A mini skirt.

2. What does Ms. Johnson ask Maggie to bring her at the end of the story?
(a) A quilt from the trunk.
(b) A needle and thread to begin another quilt.
(c) A dip of snuff.
(d) Another plate of dinner.

3. How does Hakim-a-barber feel about the group of people to which Ms. Johnson asks if he belongs?
(a) He shares their doctrines, but doesn't farm or raise cattle.
(b) He hates them.
(c) He disagrees with their doctrines.
(d) He considers them allies.

4. What does Ms. Johnson call Dee's companion in her thoughts?
(a) Asalamalakim.
(b) George.
(c) The Muslim.
(d) The barber.

5. To what does Dee change her name?
(a) Wangero Leewanika Kemanjo.
(b) Kenisha Jackson.
(c) Ariella Candace Jones.
(d) Raelene Jordan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What one thing does the person taking the Polaroids make sure is always included in each picture?

2. How does the character who goes to school in Augusta try to share her knowledge with the rest of the family?

3. Who whittles Ms. Johnson's churn top?

4. How does Maggie respond to the attempts to shake her hand?

5. Who is the antagonist in "Everyday Use?"

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