themiraclequiltquestions - Kimbra Ussery The Miracle Quilt...

Kimbra Ussery 8/26/2011
The Miracle Quilt
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In writing, respond to the following questions for EACH of the pieces you were to read for
homework. One word or one sentence answers are not good enough. I suggest reading and
completing the questions for one piece, then reading and completing for the second piece. The
order in which you read the two pieces is up to you.
1. What’s your gut reaction to this piece of writing? Respond to the entire piece, and then to
specific ideas, images, etc.
I thought the interest that the author took in the quilt was pretty amazing. We do not think about
all the history and sentimental value associated with most items. Personally, I think the idea of
putting an old quilt described in such a condition (stains, etc.) on my bed is slightly gross even
after it was washed, especially since she has no idea who it belonged to because it was dug out
of a pile at a garage sale. It had even been discarded by another lady who was going to cut it up
to make sofa pillows because it was not in good enough condition. However, even I can