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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Johnson family member possesses the most self confidence?
(a) Dee.
(b) Grandpa Jarrell.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Ms. Johnson.

2. In the story's first paragraph, to which room of the house does Ms. Johnson compare her yard, saying it's an extension of that room?
(a) The living room.
(b) The bedroom.
(c) The dining room.
(d) The kitchen.

3. Where are the family's quilt frames kept?
(a) The front yard.
(b) The front porch.
(c) The back yard.
(d) The living room.

4. How does Dee's male companion greet Ms. Johnson and Maggie?
(a) With the Arabic greeting Asalamalakim.
(b) With a polite nod.
(c) With a kiss on the cheek.
(d) With a handshake.

5. What has Ms. Johnson done to her yard at the beginning of the story?
(a) Mulched it.
(b) Mowed it.
(c) Cleaned and swept it like a floor.
(d) Planted flowers in it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why advantage does Ms. Johnson think her substitute gift has over the quilts Wangero wants?

3. How much does Dee think Grandma Dee's quilts are worth?

4. What does Ms. Johnson call Dee's companion in her thoughts?

5. In what point of view is "Everyday Use" told?

(see the answer key)

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