Exploring the Personal Narrative

Exploring the Personal Narrative

7th Grade

10 Qs

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Exploring the Personal Narrative

Exploring the Personal Narrative

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Molly Via

Used 4+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the genre of 'The Scholarship Jacket'?

Autobiography

Personal Narrative

Short Story

Biography

Answer explanation

The genre of 'The Scholarship Jacket' is a 'Personal Narrative'. This genre is characterized by the personal experiences of the author. In this case, the story revolves around the author's own experiences and emotions related to winning a scholarship jacket, hence making it a personal narrative rather than an autobiography, short story or biography.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'reflection' mean in the context of the personal narrative?

Looking at oneself in a mirror

Bending or turning back

Thinking again about a subject

Describing a sequence of events

Answer explanation

In the context of a personal narrative, the term 'reflection' refers to the act of thinking again about a subject. It doesn't mean looking at oneself in a mirror, bending or turning back, or describing a sequence of events. It's about reconsidering or reevaluating a topic, which makes the correct answer 'Thinking again about a subject'.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the main character of the story?

Joanne

Mr. Schmidt

Marta (Martha)

Grandpa

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea of the story 'The Scholarship Jacket'?

The importance of family support

The challenges of being a student athlete

The unfairness of school policies

The joy of receiving a scholarship jacket

Answer explanation

The story 'The Scholarship Jacket' revolves around the theme of the unfairness of school policies. The protagonist is denied a deserved scholarship jacket due to a new policy requiring payment, reflecting the unjust nature of this particular school policy. This affirms that 'The unfairness of school policies' is the main idea of the story.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Martha feel sad and cry into her pillow?

Because she overhears an argument between her teachers

Because she forgets her P.E. shorts and has to go back for them

Because she is called names like 'beanpole' and 'string bean'

Because she realizes she may not be able to afford the scholarship jacket

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Martha's grandfather say when she asks for money to pay for the jacket?

He agrees to give her the money

He asks her what a scholarship jacket means

He tells her to ask her grandmother for help

He refuses to pay for the jacket

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Martha feel when the principal tells her she will get the jacket?

Angry and disappointed

Sad and withdrawn

Happy and excited

Confused and uncertain

Answer explanation

The question asks about Martha's emotional state when she is told she will receive the jacket. The answer is 'Happy and excited', which indicates that Martha has positive feelings about getting the jacket. This suggests she may have been looking forward to or desiring this jacket, and the news made her feel joy and anticipation.

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