The Scholarship Jacket Quiz
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the principal change his mind about giving the jacket to Martha?
He though Martha needed encouragement.
Martha deserved the jacket and he felt guilty.
Martha told everyone about his conversation with Mr. Schmidt.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the jacket mean to Martha?
Martha wants to keep the tradition of the jacket going in her family.
Martha's favorite colors are green and gold.
It is not important, but she wants to embarrass the principal.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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. A flat chest, 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 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.
She isn't confident in her physical appearance but is confident in her intelligence.
She feels that it is more important to be pretty than to be smart.
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event in the beginning of the story helps to move the plot of "The Scholarship Jacket"?
Martha tells the reader that her father is a farmer.
Martha thinks about her appearance.
Martha forgets her gym bag and returns to her classroom.
Martha discusses her sister Rosie.
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CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which difference in attitudes between Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone influences events later in the story?
Mr. Schmidt cares more about making more money while Mr. Boone is interested in helping students succeed.
Mr. Schmidt is interested in doing the right thing while Mr. Boone is interested in his own well-being.
Mr. Schmidt isn't interested in awarding a scholarship while Mr. Boone thinks that it is very important.
Mr. Schmidt cares more about doing what the principal tells him to do while Mr. Boone is interested in doing the right thing.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the argument between Mr. Boone and Mr. Schmidt impact the plot of the story?
Their conversation introduces an important character.
Their conversation introduces the conflict of the story.
Their conversation provides the resolution of the story.
Their conversation provides background information.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does not being able to look Martha in the eye reveal about the principal?
He knows what he is doing is wrong and is ashamed.
He has vision problems.
He is distracted by more important things like the end of the school year.
He thinks Martha is crying and does not want to embarrass her by watching.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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