
The Scholarship Jacket Comprehension
Authored by Maggie Lytle
English
7th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Why did the principal change his mind about giving the jacket to Marta?
He thought Martha needed encouragement.
Martha deserved the jacket and he felt guilty.
Martha told everyone about his conversation with Mr. Schmidt.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What does the jacket mean to Martha?
Martha’s favorite colors are green and gold.
Martha wants to keep the tradition of the jacket going in her family.
It is not important, but she wants to embarrass the principal.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
In paragraph 3, the narrator describes herself as
"pencil thin, not a curve anywhere. I was called “beanpole” and “string bean,” and I knew that’s what I looked like. Skinny, no hips, and a brain; that’s what I had."
What do readers learn about her through this description?
She isn't confident in her physical appearance but is confident in her intelligence.
She isn't confident in her intelligence but is confident in her physical appearance.
She doesn't think that she is pretty or smart. There is nothing about herself that she is confident about.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which event in paragraphs 1-3 advances the plot of "The Scholarship Jacket?"
Martha thinks about her appearance.
Martha forgets her gym bag and returns to her classroom.
Martha discusses her sister Rosie.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which difference in attitudes between Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone influence events later in the story?
Mr. Schmidt cares more about making more money while Mr. Boone is interested in helping students succeed.
Mr. Schmidt isn't interested in awarding a scholarship while Mr. Boone thinks that it is very important.
Mr. Schmidt is interested in doing the right thing while Mr. Boone is interested in his own well-being.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
How does the argument between Mr. Boone and Mr. Schmidt impact the plot of the story?
Their conversation provides the resolution of the story.
Their conversation introduces an important character.
Their conversation introduces the conflict of the story.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What does not being able to look Marta in the eye reveal about the principal?
He knows what he is doing is wrong and is ashamed.
He has vision problems, which is a metaphor for “blind justice.”
He thinks Marta is crying and does not want to embarrass her by watching.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
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