The Scholarship Jacket Quiz

Why was the scholarship jacket important to Marta?

• It was expensive and she had always wanted one.

• It was given to the student with the highest grades.

• It would guarantee her a scholarship to college.

• It was a reward for the best athlete in school.

What problem does Marta face in the story?

• She fails her final exams and loses the scholarship jacket.

• She must convince her grandfather to pay for the jacket.

• The school changes the rules, and she may not get the jacket.

• She loses the scholarship jacket to another student in a competition.

Why does the school decide to charge money for the scholarship jacket?

• The school board wants to raise money for new books.

• A board member’s daughter wants the jacket, but she doesn’t have the highest grades.

• The principal thinks only wealthy students should receive awards.

• Marta’s family is the only one who can afford it.

What does Marta’s grandfather say when she asks for the money?

• “If you work hard, you should get what you deserve.”

• “A jacket that has to be bought is not a scholarship jacket.”

• “I will talk to your principal and see what I can do.”

• “It’s only a small price to pay for such a big honor.”

How does the principal react when Marta tells him her grandfather won’t pay?

• He gets angry and tells her she should be grateful for the chance.

• He says it is too bad and gives the jacket to another student.

• He looks embarrassed and tells her she will get the jacket for free.

• He tells her to ask her grandfather again.

What type of pressure does the principal experience in the story?

• Peer pressure – his friends encourage him to change the rules.

• Financial pressure – the school needs money, so they charge for the jacket.

• Social pressure – the school board pressures him to give the jacket to a different student.

• Parental pressure – Marta’s grandfather forces him to give her the jacket.

What lesson does Marta learn from her grandfather’s decision?

• Money is more important than hard work.

• Standing up for what is right is important.

• People should always pay for what they want.

• Being rich is the only way to be successful.

What type of pressure does Marta face in the story?

• Academic pressure – she must get the best grades to earn the jacket.

• Parental pressure – her grandfather forces her to pay for the jacket.

• Financial pressure – she has to get a job to afford the jacket.

• Peer pressure – her classmates tease her for trying to win.

Why does the principal change his mind and give Marta the jacket?

• He realizes she has the best grades and deserves it.

• Her grandfather threatens to take the case to the school board.

• The other student’s family decides they don’t want it anymore.

• Marta writes a letter complaining about the unfairness.

How does the story show unfair treatment based on social class?

• The school only gives jackets to students who are good at sports.

• The school board tries to take the jacket from Marta because she is poor.

• Marta’s teachers help her with her homework because she is poor.

• The school only gives scholarships to students who pay for them.