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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dee look in comparison to Maggie?
(a) She's more freckled and wears thicker glasses.
(b) She's shorter and has more warts.
(c) She's taller and fatter.
(d) She's lighter in complexion with nicer hair and a fuller figure.

2. What does Dee want to match a green suit she makes from an old suit someone gives her mother?
(a) Black pumps.
(b) A green blouse.
(c) A pair of earrings.
(d) A hair barrette.

3. When Dee says "It's really a new day for us" at the end of the story, to whom is she referring?
(a) African Americans.
(b) The Johnson sisters.
(c) The entire Johnson family.
(d) Herself and her mother.

4. Who is the first male character mentioned in "Everyday Use?"
(a) Hakim-a-barber.
(b) Johnny Carson.
(c) John Thomas.
(d) Grandpa Jarrell.

5. Which Johnson women know how to quilt?
(a) Maggie, Ms. Johnson, Wangero and Aunt Dicie.
(b) Maggie, Grandma Dee and Wangero.
(c) Everyone but Wangero.
(d) Ms. Johnson, Wangero, and Grandma Dee.

6. What is Hakim-a-barber's religion?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Wiccan.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Christian.

7. How many characters in "Everyday Use" own cars?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

8. What noises tell Ms. Johnson someone is standing outside the room in which she and Wangero are?
(a) Maggies footsteps.
(b) The television set comes on.
(c) Maggie's breathing.
(d) The radio comes on.

9. How does Hakim-a-barber feel about the group of people to which Ms. Johnson asks if he belongs?
(a) He hates them.
(b) He considers them allies.
(c) He disagrees with their doctrines.
(d) He shares their doctrines, but doesn't farm or raise cattle.

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

11. What animal does Ms. Johnson describe as "soothing and slow?"
(a) Cows.
(b) Cats.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Horses.

12. During the winter, what does Ms. Johnson wear to bed?
(a) Flannel nightgowns.
(b) Men's pajamas.
(c) Blue jeans and a flannel shirt.
(d) Longjohns.

13. What does Ms. Johnson call Dee's companion in her thoughts?
(a) The Muslim.
(b) George.
(c) Asalamalakim.
(d) The barber.

14. What is Dee's relationship to Maggie?
(a) They're neighbors.
(b) They're cousins.
(c) They're friends.
(d) They're sisters.

15. What comes over Ms. Johnson at the end of the story when she sees Maggie looking at Wangero with fear?
(a) A great joy.
(b) A great sorrow.
(c) A spiritual energy like one she sometimes feels in church.
(d) A great anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of dress does Dee wear to her graduation?

2. How many Johnson women are Dee?

3. What kind of jewelry does Dee wear for her reunion with her mother and sister?

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

5. Which character in "Everyday Use" goes to school in Augusta on money Ms. Johnson and her church raise?

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