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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Dee's male companion greet Ms. Johnson and Maggie?
2. How much does Dee think Grandma Dee's quilts are worth?
3. How many quilts does Dee/Wangero take back to the city with her at the end of the story?
4. How many characters in "Everyday Use" own cars?
5. What has Ms. Johnson done to her yard at the beginning of the story?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the significance of the title of "Everyday Use?"
2. What do the Johnson family heirlooms like the butter churn and patchwork quilts indicate about the Johnson family and about southern Black culture?
3. Why does Ms. Johnson agree to call Dee by the African name Wangero after reminding Dee of the family heritage behind her birth name?
4. What is revealed about Aunt Dicie/Big Dee in "Everyday Use" even though she doesn't appear onstage?
5. What does Ms. Johnson think Maggie believes is her "portion" in life?
6. Why does Dee change her name to Wangero in "Everyday Use?"
7. What happened to the Johnsons' previous home and how has this tragedy affected the family?
8. What religion is Ms. Johnson in "Everyday Use" and what does her religion indicate about her character?
9. What happens when Dee tries to share her educational knowledge with her mother and sister?
10. Explain the difference in what Dee wants to use her mother's quilts and the way Maggie wants to use the quilts.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the characters of Maggie, Dee/Wangero, and Mrs. Johnson in "Everyday Use." Which sister do you think is most like their mother and why? Which character or characters do you think represent southern Black culture? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
Alice Walker writes "Everyday Use" in the first person point of view. Discuss why you think the author selected the first person viewpoint. Also discuss whether or not you think first person is an effective viewpoint for this story and why or why not. Cite examples from the text to support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the references to church and religion in "Everyday Use." Give at least three examples of how religion is used in the text. What do you think Alice Walker is saying about the influence of religion on southern Black culture and on African American culture in general?
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