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09:Pretest
HS: English 3B [M] (Prescriptive) (GP) / 9:Contemporary Literature
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In “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker, Dee pulls the quilts from the trunk after dinner and acts as if they already belong to her.

What does this behavior tell the reader about Dee?


She is appreciative of her heritage.


She is practical and unassuming.


She is used to getting what she wants.


She is sensitive to her mother’s feelings.

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Answer 1

Dee's behavior in "Everyday Use" suggests that **she is used to getting what she wants**. This is evident in how she claims the quilts with an air of entitlement, reflecting her self-assuredness and assertiveness regarding her desires and possessions.