Everyday Use

• Who is the author of Everyday Use?

  Alice Walker
• When was Alice Walker born?

  February 9, 1944
• Where was Alice Walker born?

  Georgia
• When was Everyday Use published?

  1973
• When is Everyday Use set?

  late 60s to early 70s
• How does Maggie walk?

  Like an animal that has been run over
• How long ago did the other house burn?

  10-12 years
• Why didn't Mama have an education?

  After 2nd grade her school closed down
• What POV is Everyday Use written in?

  First person
• Who is the narrator of Everyday Use?

  Mama
• What does Dee change her name to?

  Wangero Leewanika Kemanjo
• Who was burned in the house fire?

  Maggie
• Why does Dee change her name?

  To not be named after her white oppressors
• Who does Mama give the quilts to?

  Maggie
• Why does Mama give the quilts to Maggie?

  She promised them to Maggie when she gets married.
• Which event is presented as a flashback?

  The house fire