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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who puts on a pair of sunglasses at the end of "Everyday Use"?
(a) Ms. Johnson.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Wangero.
(d) Hakim-a-barber.

2. What does Ms. Johnson note is still in the butter churn during dinner?
(a) Butter.
(b) Grandma Dee's apron.
(c) A mouse.
(d) Milk that has turned to clabber.

3. Which of the following is not in a Polaroid of the Johnson family reunion?
(a) Dee.
(b) A cow.
(c) Ms. Johnson.
(d) Maggie.

4. What is the relationship of the person who whittles Ms. Johnson's butter churn dash to Aunt Dicie/Big Dee?
(a) He was her first husband.
(b) He was her grandfather.
(c) He was her uncle.
(d) He was her father.

5. What is Ms. Johnson's religion?
(a) Christian.
(b) Wiccan.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Jewish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first male character to appear onstage in "Everyday Use?"

2. How many quilts does Dee/Wangero take back to the city with her at the end of the story?

3. What does Ms. Johnson believe Maggie thinks her portion from God is?

4. To what does Dee change her name?

5. Which character in "Everyday Use" always looks anyone in the eye because hesitation is not part of her nature?

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