Plot 1
What event in Maggie's life is mostly to blame for her shyness?
a trauma she suffered when t he house burned down
What trait does Dee share with her mother?
Both are strong-willed
Why is it ironic that Dee would say that her mother doesn't understand her family's heritage?
Dee herself seems to not fully understand and/or respect her heritage.
"It is like an extended living room."
simile
To connect with her African roots, what does Dee decide to do?
changes her name
What is the MAIN conflict of the story?
Dee wanting the family quilts
DOUBLE POINTS
What do the quilts symbolize in the story?
Heritage/family legacy
"I am a large, big-boned woman . . ."
alliteration
DOUBLE POINTS
What name does Dee change her name to? First name only.
Wangero
What does Dee want to do with the quilts if she gets them?
Hang them up
What do the house fire and scars symbolize in the story?
Past trauma
"She gasped like a bee had stung her."
Simile
What does the mother do for the first time at the end of the story before giving the quilts to Maggie?
Hugs Maggie
Why will the mother not let Dee have the quilts?
because she already promised them to Maggie
What point-of-view is the story told from?
1st person narrator from Mama's perspective
DOUBLE POINTS
"She washed us in a river of make-believe"
metaphor
How are Dee and Maggie different?
Maggie is closer to her mother than Dee is. Dee is outgoing and attractive whereas Maggie is scarred and shy.
What is the first thing Dee does when she arrives home and sees her mother and sister outside.
She takes a picture of them with her Polaroid camera
What does the yard symbolize in the story?
Freedom/comfort
Identify 2 types of figurative language used in this quote: "A dress so loud it hurts my eyes."
personification and hyperbole