Lessons from 'The Scholarship Jacket'

The video discusses 'The Scholarship Jacket' by Marta Salinas, highlighting the importance of hard work and honesty. Marta, a poor but academically excellent student, expects to win a scholarship jacket awarded to the top student. However, a teacher suggests falsifying records to favor a wealthier student. Marta's grandfather refuses to pay a new fee for the jacket, arguing it undermines its value. The principal eventually awards Marta the jacket, recognizing her merit and integrity.

What important lesson does Marta Salinas teach in 'The Scholarship Jacket'?

• Hard work and honesty always bear fruit

• The necessity of following rules blindly

• The value of competition in education

• The importance of wealth in achieving success

What is the tradition at Marta's school regarding the scholarship jacket?

• It is a prize for the most popular student

• It is awarded to the student with the highest grades

• It is given to the best athlete

• It is a reward for the student with perfect attendance

Why couldn't Marta participate in sports despite being a good athlete?

• She was not allowed by her grandparents

• She was not interested in sports

• She preferred studying over sports

• She couldn't afford the costs associated with sports

What did Mr. Boone want Mr. Skinner to do regarding Marta's academic record?

• Encourage Marta to study harder

• Ignore Marta's academic performance

• Falsify Marta's academic record

• Praise Marta for her achievements

What change did the principal announce about the scholarship jacket?

• It would be awarded to the best athlete

• It would require a payment of $15

• It would be given to the most popular student

• It would be discontinued

What was Marta's grandfather's response to the new scholarship jacket policy?

• He agreed to pay the $15

• He was indifferent to the policy change

• He refused to pay, saying it wasn't a true scholarship

• He suggested Marta ask her parents

How did the principal resolve the situation regarding the scholarship jacket?

• He asked Marta to pay a reduced fee

• He agreed to give Marta the jacket without payment

• He postponed the decision

• He decided to give the jacket to another student

What was Marta's reaction after learning she would receive the scholarship jacket?

• She was disappointed

• She was confused

• She was indifferent

• She was overjoyed and couldn't wait to tell her grandfather

What did Marta's grandfather do when she told him about receiving the jacket?

• He scolded her

• He congratulated her with a pat on the shoulder

• He ignored her

• He asked her to return the jacket