The Scholarship Jacket

Why was Martha "rooted flat

against the wall"?

• Her grandpa was upset with her.

• Her principal called her into the office.

• Her teachers were talking about her.

What words might some people use to describe Martha?

• string bean

• a brain

• toothpick legs

• all of the above

What did Martha forget the day she overheard her teachers talking about her?

• her backpack

• her binder

• her P.E. shorts

Why did Mr. Boone think Joann should get the jacket?

• Joann was smarter than Martha

• Joann had more money

• Joann's father is on the board

Martha knew why her principal called her into his office.

• True

• False

What did the principal tell Martha when she went to his office?

• Joann is getting the scholarship jacket.

• Her teachers both think Joann should get the scholarship jacket.

• Her teachers both think Martha should get the scholarship jacket.

• Martha would have to pay for the jacket this year.

Which of the following is the "incident" in the story?

• The principal tells Martha she must pay for the jacket or it will be given to someone else.

• Her grandfather refuses to give her money.

How does Martha respond to the incident.

• She gets mad at her principal.

• She cries on her walk home from school.

• She hides in shame.

How does Martha respond to the incident?

• She helps her grandmother cook dinner.

• She finds her grandfather and asks for the money.

• She confronts her teachers.

• She tells Joann what happened.

In the story, Martha's grandfather asks her what the scholarship jacket means to her.

• True

• False