Question

select the correct answer.

in alice walker’s “everyday use,” what does dee mean when she says, “maggie can’t appreciate these quilts! she’d probably be backward enough to put them to everyday use.”?

a. dee thinks that the quilts are works of art that are too precious for everyday use.

b. dee believes that maggie will damage the quilts by using them every day.

c. dee thinks that the quilts will last longer if they are always on someone’s bed.

d. dee believes that the quilts will match her home better than they would maggie’s home.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze Dee's statement. Dee implies the quilts are valuable as art, not for daily use. Option A matches: she sees them as precious art too valuable for everyday use. Option B focuses on damage (not implied), C on longevity (not stated), D on home matching (irrelevant to the quote's meaning).

Answer:

A. Dee thinks that the quilts are works of art that are too precious for everyday use.