The Scholarship Jacket

Who wrote the story "Scholarship Jacket"?

• Martha Salinas

• Gary Bart

• Allan Nathan

Based on the story, draw the scholarship jacket Martha would like to have.

To whom was the scholarship jacket given?

• The student who has the lowest grades

• The class valedictorian

• The best athlete of the year

Who are the main characters in the story?

• Marta, her grandfather, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Boone

• Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone

• Marta and Mr. Schmidt

Where does the story take place?

• The story takes place inside the mansion of Marta's parents.

• The story takes place in the school and the police station.

• The story takes place in the school and in the 200 acre ranch Marta's grandfather owns.

What words will best capture the characteristics of Martha?

• Marta is someone who uses her connections to get whatever she wants.

• Marta is a hardworking and obedient student, who is self-aware of her academic abilities.

• Marta is someone who lies to get whatever she wants.

What words will best capture the characteristics of Marta's grandfather?

• He is a principled man.

• He encourages corruption.

• He is a member of the school board.

What is the main conflict of the story?

• Marta wants the scholarship jacket so bad she is willing to cheat.

• Marta heard the conversation between Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone.

• Marta is being forced to pay for the jacket that is rightfully hers.

What does the story want to say about privilege, having the right connections, and obtaining things out of pure effort and merit?