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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why advantage does Ms. Johnson think her substitute gift has over the quilts Wangero wants?
(a) Her other quilts are prettier.
(b) Her other quilts are newer.
(c) Machine-stitched quilts will last longer than hand-stitched.
(d) Her other quilts are made of warmer fabrics.

2. Who keeps trying to shake Maggie's hand at the reunion?
(a) Ms. Johnson.
(b) Hakim-a-barber.
(c) John Thomas.
(d) Dee.

3. Which character in "Everyday Use" has no education?
(a) Grandma Dee.
(b) John Thomas.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Ms. Johnson.

4. Who tells Ms. Johnson she doesn't understand her heritage?
(a) Hakim-a-barber.
(b) Wangero.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Aunt Dicie.

5. What one thing does the person taking the Polaroids make sure is always included in each picture?
(a) Ms. Johnson.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Dee.
(d) The Johnson house.

6. What does Wangero tell Maggie to do at the end of the story?
(a) Get married.
(b) Try to make something of herself.
(c) Buy more stylish clothing.
(d) Give up the hand-stitched quilts.

7. Who takes Polaroids of the Johnson family reunion?
(a) Dee.
(b) Hakim-a-barber.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Mrs. Johnson.

8. What do Ms. Johnson and Maggie do after Wangero and her boyfriend leave?
(a) Eat dessert.
(b) Sit in the yard enjoying themselves until bedtime.
(c) Start a new quilt.
(d) Gossip about Wangero.

9. How many children does Ms. Johnson have?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

10. How does Dee greet her mother and sister?
(a) With a hug.
(b) With an Arabic greeting.
(c) With a hearty hello.
(d) With a kiss.

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

12. What kind of dress does Dee wear to her graduation?
(a) Red silk.
(b) Yellow organdy.
(c) Blue gingham.
(d) Purple and white paisley.

13. Who whittles Ms. Johnson's churn top?
(a) Great Grandpa Ezra.
(b) Grandpa Jarrell.
(c) Uncle Henry.
(d) Uncle Buddy.

14. 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 father.
(c) He was her grandfather.
(d) He was her uncle.

15. In what point of view is "Everyday Use" told?
(a) Third person omniscient.
(b) First person.
(c) Third person limited.
(d) Second person.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of "Everyday Use?"

2. At the beginning of "Everyday Use," how does Ms. Johnson think Maggie will feel during Dee's visit?

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

4. To what does Wangero compare Maggie's brain when Maggie tells Hakim-a-barber who whittled the churn dash?

5. Who makes the dining benches on which the Johnsons and Hakim-a-barber sit during dinner?

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