Short Story Quiz Review

The Scholarship Jacket

Why is the following quote from "The Scholarship Jacket" important?

“ I had been a straight A student since first grade and this last year had looked forward very much to owning that jacket.” (Paragraph 2)

• It shows how hard Martha has worked and how dedicated she was to her education.

• It shows that Martha is spoiled and feels entitled to the jacket.

• It shows that Martha understands that she will not get the jacket because she is not deserving.

• It shows how upset Martha is that she cannot have the jacket.

The Scholarship Jacket

How does Martha's perspective on the jacket change after her conversation with her grandfather.

• She understands why she has to pay the $15 for the jacket.

• She understands that she should not have to pay because she has already earned the jacket.

• It doesn't change. She wants to pay for it before she talks to her grandfather and she wants to pay for it after she talks to her grandfather.

• She understands that they cannot afford the $15.

The Scholarship Jacket

At the end of the story, Martha says

"I guess you'll just have to give the jacket to Joann."

This shows that Martha is __________________.

• Confident that the principal will do the right thing.

• Standing up for what is right. She knows that Joann earned the jacket and that she deserves it.

• Standing up for what is right. She knows that she earned that jacket by working hard and she refuses to pay the $15 for it.

• A rude person who is not treating the principal with respect.

The Scholarship Jacket

Read the quote from the principal below and determine which part of the quote best shows his frustration with giving Martha the jacket.

“Okay, damn it. We'll make an exception in your case. I'll tell the Board, you'll get your jacket.”

• "We'll make an exception in your case"

• "Okay, damn it"

• "You'll get your jacket"

The Scholarship Jacket

At the end of the story, which character seems to be very frustrated about doing the right thing?

• Mr. Schmidt

• Martha

• The Principal

• Martha's Grandfather

The Scholarship Jacket

In the text, the Principal says,

“So if you are unable to pay the fifteen dollars for the jacket, it will be given to the next one in line."

What is the true reason behind the $15 price of the jacket this year?

• Martha did not truly earn the jacket, so she must pay for it if she wants it.

• They think that Martha is rich, so they are being greedy and want her money.

• They school cannot afford to pay for the jacket, so the winner must always pay.

• The school is discriminating against Martha and doesn't want her to have the jacket.

Seventh Grade.

Which of the following is the LEAST important plot event in the short story "Seventh Grade?"

• Teresa is in Victor's French class.

• Michael and Victor scowl at girls.

• Victor agrees to help Teresa in French.

• Victor raises his hand and pretends to speak French.

Seventh Grade

Which of the following is the best character trait to describe for Victor throughout the story.

• embarrassed

• determined

• arrogant/confident

• hopeful

Seventh Grade

How did the setting of the story help Victor reach his goal of making Teresa "his girl?"

• He was able to gain more confidence about his crush on her in English class.

• The cafeteria gave him a good place to talk with her and get to know her.

• He was able to scowl at her during lunch, which made her interested in him.

• French class gave him the opportunity to try and impress her.

Seventh Grade

Which of the following is the best potential theme for "Seventh Grade?"

• Don't pretend to know things to try and impress your crush.

• Don't change who you are to impress someone.

• Lying is sometimes useful because it can get you what you want.

• Victor shouldn't have lied to try and make Teresa "his girl" because she will find out.