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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 narrator of "Everyday Use?"
(a) John Thomas.
(b) Hakim-a-barber.
(c) Wangero.
(d) Ms. Johnson.

2. What does Ms. Johnson think that Dee had at age sixteen?
(a) A great speaking voice.
(b) A great singing voice.
(c) Artistic talent.
(d) A style of her own.

3. Which character in "Everyday Use" delights in the chitlins and corn bread, greens and sweet potatoes Ms. Johnson serves for dinner during Dee's visit?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Hakim-a-barber.
(c) Wangero.
(d) John Thomas.

4. Who does Dee say she will never bring to visit her family's home?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her friends.
(c) Her pastor.
(d) Her college professors.

5. Who escapes unharmed from the tragedy that befell the old Johnson house?
(a) Dee and Ms. Johnson.
(b) Aunt Dicie.
(c) Maggie.
(d) John Thomas.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what group of people does Ms. Johnson ask Hakim-a-barber if he belongs?

2. What is the nickname of the person who whittles Ms. Johnson's churn dasher?

3. Which character in "Everyday Use" always walks with her eyes on the ground and her chin on her chest?

4. Who stands under a gum tree and observes from a safe distance while tragedy strikes the old Johnson house a decade earlier?

5. When Ms. Johnson snatches the quilts from Wangero's hands, who sits on the bed with her mouth open in shock?

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