Narrative Texts Quiz

"The Jacket" How does the new jacket compare to the one that the narrator wanted?

• The new jacket is too small, unlike the baggy leather jacket that he wanted.

• The new jacket is covered in ugly studs, unlike the plain leather jacket he wanted.

• The new jacket is his least favorite color, green, unlike the black leather jacket he wanted.

• The new jacket is too large and an ugly color, unlike the cool leather jacket that he wanted.

"The Jacket" Which statement best describes the theme of the story?

• Clothing can help us express our interests and personalities.

• Things that we like at first can become unappealing over time.

• Things that we dislike at first can become special to us over time.

• Middle school is a tough time because it is difficult to make new friends.

"Eleven" How does the narrator react to being told to put on the red sweater?

• She cries after putting on the old red sweater, but she is more upset with herself for not speaking up.

• She refuses to put on the old red sweater

• She stubbornly ignores her teacher

• She doesn't want to wear her old clothes.

"Eleven" What device is present in the following quote? "I wish I was anything but eleven, because I want today to be far away already, far away like a runaway balloon, like a tiny "O" in the sky, so tiny-tiny you have to close your eyes to see it."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Imagery

• All of the above

"Fish Cheeks" How does the narrator's embarrassed attitude towards her culture affect the way she describes events in the passage?

• She describes the food as foreign and unappealing.

• She focuses on her desire to be more "American."

• She focuses on her crush's reactions to her family.

• She criticizes every little detail of her mother's cooking.

"Phenomenal Woman" To whom does the phrase "phenomenal woman" refer to?

• The narrator

• The narrator's mother

• The phrase serves as a symbol for 'stereotypical' beauty

• The phrase is mocking those who lack humility

"Phenomenal Woman" What device is present in the following quote? Then they swarm around me, A hive of honey bees.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

• Synecdoche

Author Matching Match the text to its correct author

What is the definition for Theme?

• The title of a Narrative story

• the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts ; a topic

• The overall feel of a story or poem

What is the definition of imagery?

• visually descriptive or figurative language

• What you see in you mind when you read

• What the title is and how its portrayed