Characters
Who is the youngest character in the story?
Maggie
What is the heritage of Mama and her children?
African-American
What did Dee want that promised to Maggie?
What is the title of the Essay?
Everyday Use
Who is Dee named after (two possible answers)?
Aunt Dicie OR Grandma Dee
What happened to Maggie at the last house?
She was burned in the fire that burnt the house down
What two items did Dee take from Mama's house?
the churn top and the dasher
Who is the author of the Essay?
Alice Walker
What ethnicity is the man Dee arrives with? (the one suspected of being Dee's husband)
Arabic
Which character in the story is stated to be college educated?
Dee (Wangero)
What did the father make for them because they didn't have enough money
Benches for the dining room table.
Name 3 ways you can relate to this story
Merry Christmas here's your points
What name does Dee now go by? (Just first name is fine)
Wangero Leewanika Kemanjo
A rundown Farm house with windows like portholes.
What was Dee wearing?
A bright yellow and orange dress with gold jewelry
Have any of you experienced a painful traumatic event like Maggie did?
Thanks for sharing
What is the mother's name in the story?
Mama (her name is never stated)
Where did Dee go to school?
Augusta
What reminded Dee that she wanted to ask for things from Mama?
Grandma Dee's butter dish
What part of our presentation did you like the most?
The jeopardy game (brought to you by Reese Ashby) :)