In "Everyday Use," the author develops the character of Mama as being sensible and plain. Which passage from the story best shows those traits?A.I looked at her like that something hit me in the top of my head and ran down to the soles of my feet. Just like when I'm in church and the spirit of God touches me and I get happy and shout.B.Since I am stout it takes something of a push. You can see me trying to move a second or two before I make it.C.In real life I am a large, big–boned woman with rough, man–working hands. In the winter I wear flannel nightgowns to bed and overalls during the day.D.My hair glistens in the hot bright lights. Johnny Carson has much to do to keep up with my quick and witty tongue.

Which about Mama does the author show in this passage from "Everyday Use?""In real life I am a large, big–boned woman with rough, man–working hands. In the winter I wear flannel nightgowns to bed and overalls during the day. I can kill and clean a hog as mercilessly as a man. My fat keeps me hot in zero weather."A.She is caring but determined.B.She is ashamed and remorseful.C.She is serious but lady–like.D.She is ordinary and humble.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

In the poem "greenville, south carolina, 1963," what caused Mama to whisper, "We're as good as anybody" (31)?A. She wanted to remind herself and her children of their dignity despite the racist laws of the South.B. She wanted to show the people around her that her family should not be treated this way.C. She wanted to remind her children of their long family history of achievement.D. She wanted to build her own confidence before arriving at her parents' home.

6. What is Mama’s response to Beneatha’s comment that “George is a fool?” How would you characterize this interaction between Mama and Beneatha?

Which statement best demonstrates what motivates Mama to take the quilts from Dee and give them to Maggie?Text: Read Me: "Everyday Use"

Read this excerpt from "Everyday Use":In the winter I wear flannel nightgowns to bed and overalls during the day. I can kill and clean a hog as mercilessly as a man.Based on this excerpt, what can the reader infer about the narrator's character?A.That she is strong and hardworkingB.That she is abusive to her daughtersC.That she is soft-spoken and sweetD.That she is mean and unforgivingSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS