Vocabulary
move sideways, especially in a shy or sneaky manner
Sidle
What animal does the narrator use to describe Maggie? What is the significance?
Maggie is compared to a docile and frightened animal. She is also compared to a dog several times one that has a dopey look and one that has been hit by a car.
What does Dee change her name to?
Wangero Leewanika Kimanjo
What separates Dee from the rest of her family?
Dee has been educated
Identify the example of Southern Dialect:
"I promised to give them quilts to Maggie"
"them"
dragging movement of the feet over the ground or floor without lifting them
Shuffle
What physical feature defines Maggie's body? How did she obtain this feature?
She has burn scars; they were obtained from a fire which burned down the previous house.
Why does Dee change her name?
to separate herself from her family and embrace her heritage
From which point of view is the story written? Who is telling the story?
first person and mama.
Describe Mama in a single sentence
(Possible responses) Big-boned, tough, hard-working, manly, protective, selfless
acting as if trying not to be seen; secretive
Furtive
Why is Dee so arrogant?
She thinks that she is smarter than everyone in the house because she is educated
What does Dee want to do with the quilts?
Dee wants to use them for decoration while
Which character does this describe: "stood there grinning, looking down on me like somebody inspecting a model A car."
Hakim (Asalamalakim)
Describe Dee in a single sentence
(Possible responses) Fashionable, selfish, in-tune with her heritage, does not understand cultural value
sad; ashamed; guilty
Hangdog
Why did Mama want Maggie to get an education?
Mama did not get a proper education as a child
What is Dee's boyfriends actual name? (At least the first name)
Hakim-a-barber
What is the significance of the quilts in the story?
the quilts in the story represent culture and heritage.
Describe Maggie in a single sentence
(possible responses) shy, reserved, afraid of other people, affected by past trauma, understands her heritage, doesn't understand Dee
drawing back of huddling in fear
Cowering
What does the ending of the story reveal about Mama's relationship with Maggie and Dee?
Mama is defensive of Maggie, and despises Dee's selfishness
What is the greeting that Dee and her boyfriend use when they first arrive?
Asalamalakim!
What does Maggie want to do with the quilts?
Maggie wants to use them for everyday use.
What is the climax of the story and when does it occur?
when Mama stands up for Maggie and gives her the quilts towards the end of the story.