Know Your Author & Background
Who is the author of the story "Everyday Use?"
The correct answer is Alice Walker. *If you guessed anything other than that, you should probably jump off a cliff and say "WEEEEE" on the way down.*
What is the setting of the story?
The correct answer is Georgia.
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Who made the quilt?
The correct answer is Mama & her mother.
Signifying the skills passed down through generations of women in the family.
Who is the narrator of the story "Everyday Use?"
The correct answer is the mother.
Where is Alice Walker from?
The correct answer is Eatonton, Georgia.
What is the theme of the story?
The correct answer is Heritage & Education.
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Storytelling is integral to the quilt’s significance; each piece of fabric has its own story, representing family memories and history.
What is Dee's new name?
The correct answer is Wangero.
What nationality was Alice Walker?
The correct answer is African American.
When did the story take place?
The correct answer is 1960's.
Early 1970's is also correct.
And we meet again....
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The quilt is made from scraps of clothing and fabric, which represent the family's history and memories. Each piece tells a story, connecting the quilt to the experiences of the women in the family.
Why does the mother give Maggie the quilts?
The correct answer is she recognizes Maggie's deep connection to their family's heritage and the significance of the quilts, which were made by their ancestors
What was her most famous and well-known novel?
The correct answer is "The Color Purple."
What world does mama use to describe herself?
The correct answer is "Tough."
What is "Asalamalakim?"
The correct answer is an Arabic greeting.
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Quilting has deep roots in African American history, often serving as a means of storytelling, community building, and preserving heritage. In the story, the quilt symbolizes the resilience and creativity of Black women, reflecting their ability to create beauty and meaning from limited resources.
Who burns in the house fire?
The correct answer is Maggie.
Maggie is scarred both physically and emotionally from a fire that destroyed their home when she was younger. The fire not only left her with burn scars on her body but also deeply affected her self-esteem and social interactions
What were Alice's parents occupations/job?
The correct answer is Farmers.
How does the conflict of the story get resolved?
Who just thought they was really about to get 500 points?
Look at how slow you look right now... YEEETTT! Get em' out of here. *Whoever was goofy enough to pick out of the yeet section automatically loses their turn.*
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Why are the quilts valuable to Mama?
The correct answer is they remind her of her family history.
What late night tv show was mentioned in the story?
The correct answer is Johnny Carson.
Johnny Carson was an iconic American television host, comedian, and actor, best known for hosting "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" from 1962 to 1992.