Short Story Quiz

What color is the jacket that the narrator receives? (The Jacket)

• A) Black
• B) Blue
• C) Green
• D) Red

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How does the narrator initially feel about the jacket his mother gives him? (The Jacket)

• A) Proud
• B) Embarrassed
• C) Excited
• D) Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the jacket affect the narrator's confidence at school? (The Jacket)

• A) It boosts his confidence
• B) It makes him more popular
• C) It lowers his confidence
• D) It has no effect on him

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the narrator blame for his poor grades and social problems? (The Jacket)

• A) His teachers
• B) His friends
• C) His jacket
• D) His dog

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How long does the narrator wear the jacket before getting a new one? (The Jacket)

• A) One year
• B) Two years
• C) Three years
• D) Four years

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What does Dee change her name to? (Everyday Use)

• A) Hakim-a-barber
• B) Wangero Leewanika Kemanjo
• C) Asalamalakim
• D) Dicie

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why does Dee want the quilts? (Everyday Use)

• A) To use them on her bed
• B) To hang them as art
• C) To give them as gifts
• D) To sell them

How does Mama respond to Dee's request for the quilts? (Everyday Use)

• A) She agrees to give them to Dee
• B) She gives the quilts to Maggie instead
• C) She refuses to give the quilts to anyone
• D) She tells Dee to take different quilts

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is Maggie's reaction when Mama gives her the quilts? (Everyday Use)

• A) She is angry
• B) She is surprised
• C) She is indifferent
• D) She refuses them

What does Dee accuse her mother and sister of not understanding? (Everyday Use)

• A) The value of money
• B) Their heritage
• C) The importance of education
• D) The significance of art

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3