Scholarship Jacket Quiz

Why did the author's grandfather refuse to pay for the scholarship jacket?

• He didn't have enough money.

•    He believed the jacket wouldn't be a true scholarship if they had to pay for it.

•  He didn't think the author deserved the jacket.

•   He wanted to teach the author a lesson about money.

Why did the principal decide to make an exception for the author and give her the scholarship jacket?

• He felt sorry for the author.

•  He realized the author's grandfather's perspective on the jacket.

   

•   He wanted to maintain a good relationship with the author's family.

• He believed the author deserved the jacket based on her athletic performance.

Which theme is explored through the character of Mr. Schmidt, the history teacher?

• Integrity and honesty

• Academic competition

• Social status and power

• Personal sacrifices for success

What does the word "gaunt" mean as used to describe the principal?

• Tall and thin

• Short and chubby

• Angry and aggressive

• Friendly and approachable

What does the word "valedictorian" mean in the context of the story?

• The student with the highest grades

• The student who participates in sports

• The student who owns a scholarship jacket

• The student who has perfect attendance

What is the main message or lesson conveyed in the story?

• Hard work and dedication should be rewarded.

• Money can buy success.

• Family support is essential for academic achievement.

• Life is unfair and full of disappointments.

What does the word "adrenaline" mean as used in the story?

• A hormone that increases heart rate and energy levels

• A type of jacket worn during sports activities

• A feeling of happiness and excitement

• A type of athletic shoe

Why did the author cry in the hall after receiving the scholarship jacket?

• She was overwhelmed with happiness.

• She was disappointed with the principal's decision.

• She was relieved that she didn't have to pay for the jacket.

• She was sad about the unfairness of the situation.

What does the author's experience with the scholarship jacket teach us about fairness?

• Fairness is subjective and can be influenced by personal connections.

• Fairness is always guaranteed in academic settings.

• Fairness is determined solely by academic performance.

• Fairness is irrelevant in the pursuit of success.

Why couldn't the author's family participate in sports at school?

• They didn't have enough money for registration fees and uniforms.

• They were not interested in sports.

• They were not physically fit.

• They were not allowed to join any sports teams.