Question

Which statement is the best example of the theme of "Everyday Use"?

A. A mother gives something important to her daughter.
B. It's important to keep family and cultural traditions alive.
C. Two sisters want the same quilts made by their grandmother.
D. Maggie and Dee want the quilts for different reasons.

Answer 1

the answer is b. it is important to keep family and cultural traditions alive.

Answer 2

Answer: B. It's important to keep family and cultural traditions alive.

In "Everyday Use," we encounter three female characters: Mama, Dee and Maggie. The main conflict of the story revolves around some quilts that Mama has. Dee is a more educated, modern woman, while Maggie is traditional like her mother. Dee wants to keep the quilts, which Mama had promised to Maggie. Both Dee and Maggie want to keep traditions and culture alive, however, they have extremely different opinions as to the best way to achieve this. While Dee thinks that the quilts are meant to be preserved, Maggie intends to use them everyday.