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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In real life, what does Ms. Johnson look like?
(a) She's large and big-boned with rough, man-working hands.
(b) She's skinny and short.
(c) She's white-haired and petite.
(d) She's freckled and has blonde hair.

2. Which character in "Everyday Use" always walks with her eyes on the ground and her chin on her chest?
(a) Uncle Buddy.
(b) Ms. Johnson.
(c) Dee.
(d) Maggie.

3. What is the nickname of the person who whittles Ms. Johnson's churn dasher?
(a) Stump.
(b) Old Henry.
(c) Stash.
(d) Big Bear.

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

5. What color is the dress Dee wears for her reunion with her mother and sister?
(a) Orange and yellow.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Black and white plaid.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Ms. Johnson lose her taste as a result of what happens to her in 1949?

2. What does Ms. Johnson kill with a sledge hammer one winter?

3. What does Ms. Johnson notice in the wood of the dasher?

4. How does the man who emerges from the car with Dee wear his hair?

5. Who keeps trying to shake Maggie's hand at the reunion?

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