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Alice Walker Everyday Use Assignment

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.

Part 1: Understanding Themes

  1. 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
  2. Which character in Everyday Use is most connected to traditional values?
    a) Dee
    b) Hakim-a-barber
    c) Maggie
    d) The narrators mother
  3. 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
  4. 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

  1. What literary device is most prominent in Walkers description of quilts in Everyday Use?
    a) Irony
    b) Allegory
    c) Symbolism
    d) Hyperbole
  2. 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)

  1. How do you interpret the title Everyday Use? What does it suggest about the value of heritage?
  2. Describe a moment in your life when you felt connected to your heritage or family history. How did it shape your identity?
  3. Why is Dee’s desire to take the household items (like the butter churn and quilts) ironic?
  4. How does education affect the relationship between Dee and her family?

Requirements: AS NEEDED

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