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According to the passage, what kind of jacket did the narrator describe to his mother?
According to the passage, what kind of jacket did the narrator describe to his mother?
- A green coat
- A jacket the color of day-old
- A jacket with enough belts to hold down a small town
- A black leather jacket with silver studs (correct)
How did the narrator feel about his clothes in fifth and sixth grades?
How did the narrator feel about his clothes in fifth and sixth grades?
- Embarrassed and bitter (correct)
- Happy and confident
- Proud and stylish
- Indifferent and careless
Where did the narrator find the new jacket his mother got for him?
Where did the narrator find the new jacket his mother got for him?
- On the kitchen table
- In his closet
- At the store
- On his bedpost (correct)
What color was the jacket the narrator received?
What color was the jacket the narrator received?
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What does the narrator mean by 'pressed yourself against a greasy wall'?
What does the narrator mean by 'pressed yourself against a greasy wall'?
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Study Notes
Jacket Description
- The narrator described a specific kind of jacket to his mother.
Narrator's Feelings About Clothes
- The narrator was self-conscious about his clothes in fifth and sixth grades.
Acquiring the New Jacket
- The narrator's mother bought him a new jacket.
- The narrator found the new jacket at a department store.
Jacket Characteristics
- The jacket the narrator received was a specific color, but the exact color is not specified.
Metaphorical Expression
- 'Pressed yourself against a greasy wall' is a metaphorical expression meaning to fit in or try to blend in with a particular group.
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"The Jacket" by Gary Soto Quiz: Test your understanding of the narrator's changing feelings towards his jacket in this passage by Gary Soto. Explore the emotions and memories that the jacket evokes, and see how the narrator's perspective evolves over time.
