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Alice Walker Everyday Use Assignment
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.
Part 1: Understanding Themes
- What does the quilt symbolize in Everyday Use?
a) A piece of art to be displayed
b) A connection to family heritage
c) A symbol of wealth
d) A modern fashion statement - Which character in Everyday Use is most connected to traditional values?
a) Dee
b) Hakim-a-barber
c) Maggie
d) The narrators mother - Alice Walker coined the term womanist. What does it primarily emphasize?
a) Feminism from a white perspective
b) A rejection of feminism
c) A form of feminism rooted in Black womens experiences
d) Political activism only - In Walkers essays, what is often portrayed as a source of strength for Black women?
a) Wealth
b) Education
c) Spirituality and creativity
d) Fame
Part 2: Literary Devices and Style
- What literary device is most prominent in Walkers description of quilts in Everyday Use?
a) Irony
b) Allegory
c) Symbolism
d) Hyperbole - Walkers writing style is often described as:
a) Detached and analytical
b) Poetic and emotionally rich
c) Satirical and humorous
d) Technical and scientific
Part 3: Personal Reflection (Short Answer)
- How do you interpret the title Everyday Use? What does it suggest about the value of heritage?
- Describe a moment in your life when you felt connected to your heritage or family history. How did it shape your identity?
- Why is Dee’s desire to take the household items (like the butter churn and quilts) ironic?
- How does education affect the relationship between Dee and her family?
Requirements: AS NEEDED

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