The Scholarship Jacket

Who is the protagonist in "The Scholarship Jacket"?

• Marta (Martha)

• Grandpa

• Grandma

• Mr. Schmidt

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

What is the setting of "The Scholarship Jacket"?

• A small Texas school

• A small Tennessee school

• A small North Carolina school

• A small Virginia school

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.5

What is the conflict of the story?

• Marta has earned a scholarship jacket, but she may not get the jacket she deserves

• Marta overhears her teachers talking about her

• Marta is in a feud with another girl named Joann

• Marta's grandpa will not pay for the scholarship jacket

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

Fill in the blank: I __________ every time I looked in the mirror. Pencil thin, not a curve anywhere. I was called "beanpole".

• despaired

• traits

• reluctantly

• transformed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Who did Marta hear arguing inside of a classroom?

• Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone

• Mr. Boone and Mr. Geddie

• Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Dugan

• Mr. Boone and Mr. Johnson

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

How was the principal feeling when he had to tell Marta she would not get the scholarship jacket?

• Embarrassed and Ashamed

• Shy and Angry

• Happy and Excited

• Angry and Embarrassed

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.4

Fill in the blank: Standing with all the ________ I could muster, I said, "I'll speak to my grandfather about it, sir, and let you know tomorrow."

• dignity

• burden

• reputation

• trait

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why was Joann going to get the scholarship jacket instead of Marta?

• Joann's dad is a well knowing person in the community.

• Joann's dad is the mayor of the town.

• Joann's dad bribed the teachers.

• Joann's dad threatened to sue the school if she did not get the scholarship jacket.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

How does Marta's grandpa change her point of view?

• Her grandpa questions why she wants a scholarship jacket she has to pay for.

• Her grandpa questions if she is smart enough to get the jacket.

• Her grandpa tells her to get over it and move on.

• Her grandpa ignores her and she takes the hint to never talk about it again.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.9A

The principal doesn't want a __________ for being unfair, so he tells Marta she will get her jacket.

• reputation

• dignity

• despair

• burden

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4