In "Everyday Use," what does Dee's name change most likely represent?A.A way to please her familyB.A way to make herself more attractiveC.A way to distance herself from her pastD.A way to eventually get what she wants

In the short story "Everyday Use," by Alice Walker, what does the name Dee represent to the narrator?A.Her family's heritage that has been passed down for many generationsB.The destruction of her house because it reminds her of her daughter's injuriesC.The new religion and attitude that Dee wants to present to her husbandD.The family's oppression by the slave owners who gave them their namesSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

In the short story "Everyday Use," by Alice Walker, what does Dee do to distance herself from her family and poor upbringing?A.She changes her name and the way she dresses.B.She confronts the people who have oppressed her.C.She pretends she was adopted as a young child.D.She refuses to acknowledge her mother and sister.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read this excerpt from "Everyday Use":No doubt when Dee sees it she will want to tear it down. She wrote me once that no matter where we "choose" to live, she will manage to come see us. But she will never bring her friends.What does the excerpt reveal about Dee's feelings?A.That she feels embarrassed in front of her new city friendsB.That she is ashamed of how poor her family isC.That she thinks her mother should rebuild the old houseD.That she thinks her family will dislike her new friends

In the short story "Everyday Use," by Alice Walker, why is the name Dee important to the narrator?A.It is the narrator's own middle name.B.It is the name given by former slave owners.C.It is the narrator's favorite name.D.It is the name of her sister.

In "Everyday Use," why does Dee reject her cultural identity?A.She has never felt connected to her culture.B.She thinks her culture is old-fashioned.C.She does not want to be connected to the past.D.She wants to impress her new friend.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS