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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first male character to appear onstage in "Everyday Use?"
(a) Hakim-a-barber.
(b) John Thomas.
(c) Grandpa Jarrell.
(d) Great Grandpa Ezra.

2. How does Maggie react when Dee's companion moves forward to hug her?
(a) She backs away, trembling and perspiring.
(b) She rushes forward to hug him first.
(c) She runs away.
(d) She screams.

3. How does Maggie respond to the attempts to shake her hand?
(a) She shakes hands heartily.
(b) She screams.
(c) She keeps trying to pull her limp, sweating hand back.
(d) She runs away.

4. Which character in "Everyday Use" doesn't read well due to poor eyesight?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Grandma Dee.
(c) Aunt Dicie.
(d) Ms. Johnson.

5. What word does Ms. Johnson say the world never tells Dee?
(a) No.
(b) Prosper.
(c) Yes.
(d) Stop.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What animal does Ms. Johnson describe as "soothing and slow?"

3. What does Ms. Johnson do in church when the spirit of God touches her?

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

5. Which Johnson family women quilts the quilt tops that Grandma Dee pieces?

(see the answer key)

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