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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What drives Jimmy T, a former suitor, away from Dee?
(a) She criticizes him too much.
(b) She cheats on him.
(c) She isn't rich enough for him.
(d) She isn't smart enough for him.

2. When Ms. Johnson finds Wangero's name hard to pronounce, what does Wangero say?
(a) Ms. Johnson doesn't have to use it if she doesn't want to.
(b) Ms. Johnson could prounounce it if she were smarter.
(c) Ms. Johnson should practice saying it until she gets it right.
(d) Ms. Johnson can used the shortened version Wang.

3. What unpleasant truth does Ms. Johnson say Maggie realizes about herself?
(a) She is unemployable due to her lack of education.
(b) Good looks, money and intelligence have passed her by.
(c) She will never be able to afford college.
(d) Hakim-a-barber will never prefer her to Dee.

4. In "Everyday Use," whose school closes after second grade?
(a) John Thomas's.
(b) Dee's.
(c) Ms. Johnson's.
(d) Maggie's.

5. Which member of the Johnson family always criticizes the others?
(a) Grandma Dee.
(b) Ms. Johnson.
(c) Dee.
(d) Maggie.

Short Answer Questions

1. In real life, what does Ms. Johnson look like?

2. Who says Wangero can have the quilts after Ms. Johnson says Wangero can't?

3. To what does Dee change her name?

4. Which character in "Everyday Use" has burn scars?

5. What does Ms. Johnson think Dee's companion does for a living because of his name?

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