Everyday Use: A Short Story By Alice Walker! Trivia Quiz

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    What did Dee say her new name was?

    • Waserii
    • Wangero
    • Wanino
    • Asakamalakim
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About This Quiz

"Everyday Use" is a short story written by Alice Walker, published in 1973. The story revolves around an African-American woman named "Mama" who lives in the Deep South with her two daughters. The story reflects the idea of a person's relationship to their culture. This quiz has been created to test your knowledge about the character and events of "Everyday Use" story. Let's begin the quiz. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    Who is the shy, hesitant one?

    • Maggie

    • Dee

    • The mother

    Correct Answer
    A. Maggie
    Explanation
    Based on the given options, Maggie is identified as the shy and hesitant one.

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  • 3. 

    Who was Dee named after?

    • Her aunt

    • Her mother

    • Her father

    • No one

    Correct Answer
    A. Her aunt
    Explanation
    Dee was named after her aunt.

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  • 4. 

    Who is Mama sure that Maggie is going to marry?

    • John Thomas

    • Asakamalakim

    • Dee

    • No one

    Correct Answer
    A. John Thomas
    Explanation
    Mama is sure that Maggie is going to marry John Thomas.

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  • 5. 

    Why do Dee and Mama disagree?

    • Mama places little value on education or hard work.

    • They have different ideas about what is important in life.

    • Mama resents Dee for setting the fire that burned down their first house.

    • Dee and Mama both want everything for themselves.

    Correct Answer
    A. They have different ideas about what is important in life.
    Explanation
    Dee and Mama disagree because they have different ideas about what is important in life. This suggests that their perspectives and values clash, leading to disagreement. It implies that Dee may prioritize certain things in life that Mama does not consider as important, causing a divergence in their opinions and beliefs.

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  • 6. 

    What does Dee want to do with the quilts.

    • Give them to a museum

    • Hang them

    • Use them

    • Sell them

    Correct Answer
    A. Hang them
    Explanation
    Dee wants to hang the quilts.

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  • 7. 

    What flower did Dee think was tacky?

    • Orchid

    • Gardenia

    • Dandelion

    • Rose

    Correct Answer
    A. Orchid
    Explanation
    Dee thought that the orchid flower was tacky.

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  • 8. 

    Dee wants the old family quilts because

    • New quilts are too expensive, and she cannot afford to buy them

    • They represent her family’s history and remind her of her ancestors

    • She wants only handmade articles for her home

    • They include all the colors she has used in her home

    Correct Answer
    A. They represent her family’s history and remind her of her ancestors
    Explanation
    Dee wants the old family quilts because they represent her family's history and remind her of her ancestors. This suggests that the quilts hold sentimental value for Dee, as they serve as a connection to her family's past. It implies that she values her family's heritage and wants to preserve it by keeping these quilts.

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  • 9. 

    Why didn't Dee want Maggie to get the quilts?

    • She would put them on her bed

    • She would sell them

    • She didnt want anyone to have the quilts

    • Nener mentioned

    Correct Answer
    A. She would put them on her bed
    Explanation
    Dee didn't want Maggie to get the quilts because she believed that Maggie would simply use them as everyday bed covers. Dee valued the quilts as more than just practical items and saw them as cultural artifacts that should be preserved and displayed. She wanted the quilts to be appreciated for their historical and artistic significance, rather than being treated as mere bedding.

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  • 10. 

    Unlike the old house, the family lived in, the new house

    • Is more to Dee’s liking

    • Has real windows

    • Has a tin roof

    • Is set in a pasture

    Correct Answer
    A. Has a tin roof
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "has a tin roof". The given options describe the features or characteristics of the new house, and out of these options, the only one that is mentioned is that it has a tin roof.

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