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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what patterns are the two quilts Wangero finds in the trunk sewn?
(a) The Southern Belle and Dutch Doll patterns.
(b) The Dutch Doll and Drunkard's path patterns.
(c) The Drunkard's Path and Lone Star patterns.
(d) The Lone Star and Walk Around the Mountain patterns.

2. How far back can Ms. Johnson trace her family tree?
(a) To the Civil War.
(b) To her grandmother.
(c) To her great-grandmother.
(d) Beyond the Civil War.

3. What does Ms. Johnson do in church when the spirit of God touches her?
(a) She reads aloud from her Bible.
(b) She gets happy and shouts.
(c) She prays aloud.
(d) She gives a sermon.

4. How many sons does Ms. Johnson have?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) None.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the antagonist in "Everyday Use?"

2. What has Ms. Johnson done to her yard at the beginning of the story?

3. How does Maggie react when Dee's companion moves forward to hug her?

4. What comes over Ms. Johnson at the end of the story when she sees Maggie looking at Wangero with fear?

5. How much does Dee think Grandma Dee's quilts are worth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Maggie's smile at the end of "Everyday Use" indicate?

2. Explain how Ms. Johnson looks in real life and how her actual appearance differs from how she appears in her dreams.

3. Explain the difference in what Dee wants to use her mother's quilts and the way Maggie wants to use the quilts.

4. Who is the protagonist of "Everyday Use" and what identifies that character as the protagonist?

5. What does Maggie wear for Dee's visit and what does her outfit illustrate about her character?

6. What does Ms. Johnson think Maggie believes is her "portion" in life?

7. What is Ms. Johnson's relationship with her daughter Maggie like?

8. What is Aunt Dicie/Big Dee's role in "Everyday Use?"

9. Why does Dee's sister Maggie feel insecure when Hakim-a-barber tries to shake her hand?

10. Ms. Johnson's dream involves appearing on television with Dee and having Dee thank her for her role in Dee's succee. Is there any evidence in "Everyday Use" that Dee appreciate her mother's role in her success?

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