The Scholarship Jacket

Why did the principal finally change his mind about giving the jacket to Marta?

• He thought Martha needed encouragement.

• Martha deserved the jacket and he felt guilty.

• Martha told everyone about his conversation with Mr. Schmidt.

• The school does not have enough money to buy jackets.

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What does the jacket mean to Martha?

• Martha’s favorite colors are green and gold.

• Martha wants to keep the tradition of the jacket going in her family.

• It is not important, but she wants to embarrass the principal.

• SHe cannot afford to buy a jacket, so she needs it.

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My oldest sister, Rosie, had won the jacket a few years back, and I fully expected to also. I was fourteen and in the eighth grade. I had been a straight A student since the first grade and this last year had looked forward very much to owning that jacket. My father was a farm laborer who couldn’t earn enough money to feed eight children, so when I was six I was given to my grandparents to raise. We couldn’t participate in sports at school because there were registration fees, uniform costs, and trips out of town; so, even though our family was quite agile and athletic there would never be a school sports jacket for us. This one, the scholarship jacket, was our only chance.

What does this passage reveal about Marta?

• Her appearance, likes, and dislikes.

• Her relationship with her sister, father, and grandfather.

• Her academic accomplishments and motivation for the jacket.

• She feels inferior (less than) her sister Rosie

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In paragraph 3, the narrator describes herself as

"pencil thin, not a curve anywhere. I was called “beanpole” and “string bean,” and I knew that’s what I looked like. A flat chest, no hips, and a brain; that’s what I had."

What do readers learn about her through this description?

• She isn't confident in her physical appearance but is confident in her intelligence.

• She isn't confident in her intelligence but is confident in her physical appearance.

• She doesn't think that she is pretty or smart. There is nothing about herself that she is confident about.

• She feels that it is more important to be pretty than to be smart.

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Which event in paragraphs 1-3 leads to the main conflict in "The Scholarship Jacket?"

• Martha thinks about her appearance.

• Martha forgets her gym bag and returns to her classroom.

• Martha discusses her sister Rosie.

• Martha tells the reader that her father is a farmer.

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Which difference in attitudes between Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone influence events later in the story?

• Mr. Schmidt cares more about making more money while Mr. Boone is interested in helping students succeed.

• Mr. Schmidt isn't interested in awarding a scholarship while Mr. Boone thinks that it is very important.

• Mr. Schmidt is interested in doing the right thing while Mr. Boone is interested in his own well-being.

• Mr. Schmidt cares more about doing what the principal tells him to while Mr. Boone is interested in doing the right thing.

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How does the argument between Mr. Boone and Mr. Schmidt impact the plot of the story?

• Their conversation provides the resolution of the story.

• Their conversation introduces an important character.

• Their conversation provides background information.

• Their conversation introduces the conflict of the story.

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What does not being able to look Marta in the eye reveal about the principal?

• He knows what he is doing is wrong and is ashamed.

• He has vision problems, which is a metaphor for “blind justice.”

• He is distracted by more important things like the end of the school year.

• He thinks Marta is crying and does not want to embarrass her by watching.

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What is a theme of "The Scholarship Jacket?" Click all that apply

• Martha should not have to pay for the scholarship jacket.

• Honor and integrity are more important than winning

• Your principal shouldn't discriminate against you.

• Tough questions: Internal conflict

• Life is not always fair or just.

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Which of the following details from the story develop the theme?

• "My oldest sister, Rosie, had won the jacket a few years back, and I fully expected to also."

• :The small Texas school that I went to had a tradition carried out every year during the eighth-grade graduation: a beautiful gold and green jacket (the school colors) was awarded to the class valedictorian..."

• “Then if you pay for it, Marta, it’s not a scholarship jacket, is it? Tell your principal I will not pay the fifteen dollars.”

• “Why?” he finally asked. “Your grandfather has the money. He owns a two-hundred acre ranch.”

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