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2.1.6 Quiz: "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
Question 3 of 5
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 hardworking
B. That she is abusive to her daughters
C. That she is soft-spoken and sweet
D. That she is mean and unforgiving



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Final answer:

The narrator can be inferred as strong and hardworking based on the excerpt provided.


Explanation:

Based on the excerpt, the reader can infer that the narrator's character is:

  • A. That she is strong and hardworking

The narrator's ability to handle tasks typically associated with men, such as killing and cleaning a hog, portrays her as capable, resilient, and industrious.


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