The correct answer to the meaning of the excerpt from "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker is:
D. Dee is proud of her mother's capabilities.
Explanation:
1. The passage describes the mother's physical appearance and abilities in a rural, hard-working setting, showcasing her skills in handling tasks traditionally associated with men like killing hogs, working outside in harsh conditions, and being capable and self-sufficient.
2. The mother contrasts her practical, strong physicality with a hypothetical ideal image of herself that her daughter Dee might prefer, which includes being lighter, having different skin, and a more glamorous appearance suitable for television.
3. Despite this contrast, the mother takes pride in her own capabilities and the way she is, suggesting that Dee admires and appreciates her mother's practical skills and strength, even though she might have a different vision of beauty or success.
By choosing option D, you acknowledge that Dee is proud of her mother's capabilities as depicted in the passage.