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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dee's male companion greet Ms. Johnson and Maggie?
(a) With a polite nod.
(b) With a handshake.
(c) With the Arabic greeting Asalamalakim.
(d) With a kiss on the cheek.

2. After whom does Ms. Johnson name Dee?
(a) An old neighbor.
(b) Aunt Dicie, Ms. Johnson's sister and Dee's aunt.
(c) A good friend.
(d) A cousin.

3. Which character in "Everyday Use" always looks anyone in the eye because hesitation is not part of her nature?
(a) Ms. Johnson.
(b) Dee.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Aunt Dicie.

4. What kind of jobs has Ms. Johnson always done well?
(a) Housekeeping or maid jobs.
(b) Nursing jobs.
(c) Man's farm work like butchering and milking.
(d) Clerical jobs.

5. How many rooms did the Johnsons' previous house have?
(a) Eight.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wraps Ms. Johnson's dasher right there at the dinner table?

2. What is Ms. Johnson's religion?

3. What does Ms. Johnson kill with a sledge hammer one winter?

4. What does Ms. Johnson call Dee's companion in her thoughts?

5. Who says Wangero can have the quilts after Ms. Johnson says Wangero can't?

(see the answer key)

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