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Worksheets"The Scholarship Jacket" Practice Quiz
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins
Martha lives with her grandparents because her parents
are too poor to feed all the children
do not live near school
died when she was 6
live with her grandparents
What was Marta doing when she heard the two teachers arguing about who should be the valedictorian?
She was on her way to her math class.
She was going back to pick up her gym shorts because she had forgotten them.
She was on her way to the principal's office.
She was walking down the hall because she had decided not to go to PE since she didn't have her gym shorts.
In the past, the scholarship jacket has always gone to a student
with financial aid
who is popular with the teachers
who has earned the highest grades
whose parents are well-respected in the community
Marta believes she should get the scholarship jacket because she
is smarter than everyone else
wants it very much
has the highest grades
won't get a sports jacket
The author implies that Mr. Boone
had a strong personal dislike for Marta
knew Marta was not really as intelligent as other people
felt that Joann had more leadership ability
was more concerned about pleasing Joann's father than being fair to Marta
The most likely reason for the Board's new policy concerning the scholarship jacket is that the members
think the jacket costs too much to give away
wants everyone to have an equal chance
hold a grudge against Marta's grandfather
want the daughter of a powerful Board member to get it
Which sentence best expresses the main idea of this short story?
When she went to pick up her gym clothes, Martha overheard a conversation between two teachers that shocked and saddened her.
At Marta's school, the 8th grade valedictorian was traditionally awarded a beautiful green and gold jacket.
Although Marta had earned the scholarship jacket, she almost lost it to a less deserving student.
Marta's older sister had won the scholarship jacket, and Marta deeply wanted to win it is as well.
The first person point of view tells readers that Marta is
determined to win at any cost
unaware of unfair and prejudiced feelings of some of the school's adults
able to manipulate her grandfather
only cares about a scholarship
The reader can imply that Mr. Boone
had a strong dislike for Marta
knew Marta was not as intelligent as others thought
felt Joann had more leadership qualities
was more concerned about pleasing Joann's father than fairness
What power finally triumphs/wins in this story?
prejudice
justice
greed
compromise
By the end of the story, Marta learns
wisdom and age are not always related
you should think before you speak
meaningful rewards are always earned
respect for elders is appropriate
Which BEST describes the character of grandpa?
hateful and vengeful
wise, patient, hard working, and kind
unsympathetic and uncaring
narrow minded and prejudiced
Why did the principal change his mind about giving the jacket to Marta?
He thought Martha needed encouragement to work harder next time.
He knew Martha deserved the jacket, he felt guilty, and he didn't want to get caught changing the rules
Martha told everyone about his conversation with Mr. Schmidt.
In paragraph 3, the narrator describes herself as
"pencil thin, not a curve anywhere. I was called “beanpole” and “string bean,” and I knew that’s what I looked like. A flat chest, no hips, and a brain; that’s what I had."
What do readers learn about her through this description?
She isn't confident in her physical appearance but is confident in her intelligence.
She isn't confident in her intelligence but is confident in her physical appearance.
She doesn't think that she is pretty or smart. There is nothing about herself that she is confident about.
She feels that it is more important to be pretty than to be smart.
Which event in paragraphs 1-3 advances the plot of "The Scholarship Jacket?"
Martha thinks about her appearance.
Martha forgets her gym bag and returns to her classroom.
Martha discusses her sister Rosie.
Martha tells the reader that her father is a farmer.
Which difference in attitudes between Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone influence events later in the story?
Mr. Schmidt cares more about making more money while Mr. Boone is interested in helping students succeed.
Mr. Schmidt isn't interested in awarding a scholarship while Mr. Boone thinks that it is very important.
Mr. Schmidt is interested in doing the right thing while Mr. Boone is interested in his own well-being.
Mr. Schmidt cares more about doing what the principal tells him to while Mr. Boone is interested in doing the right thing.
How does the argument between Mr. Boone and Mr. Schmidt impact the plot of the story?
Their conversation provides the resolution of the story.
Their conversation introduces an important character.
Their conversation provides background information.
Their conversation introduces the conflict of the story. This is called the inciting incident.
What does not being able to look Marta in the eye reveal about the principal?
He knows what he is doing is wrong and is ashamed.
He has vision problems, which is a metaphor for “blind justice.”
He is distracted by more important things like the end of the school year.
He thinks Marta is crying and does not want to embarrass her by watching.
What is a theme of "The Scholarship Jacket?"
Don't pay for a scholarship jacket.
Stand up for yourself.
Your principal shouldn't discriminate against you.
Listen to your grandfather.
Which of the following details from the story develop the theme?
"My oldest sister, Rosie, had won the jacket a few years back, and I fully expected to also."
:The small Texas school that I went to had a tradition carried out every year during the eighth-grade graduation: a beautiful gold and green jacket (the school colors) was awarded to the class valedictorian..."
“Then if you pay for it, Marta, it’s not a scholarship jacket, is it? Tell your principal I will not pay the fifteen dollars.”
“'Why' he finally asked. 'Your grandfather has the money. He owns a two-hundred acre ranch.'"
How does Martha influence the Principal's attitude over the course of the text?
Martha's words and actions make the principal angry with her, encouraging him to take the jacket away then eventually return it when she apologizes.
Martha's words and actions make the principal pity her, causing him to award the jacket to her even though another student had better grades.
Martha's words and actions make the principal realize it is okay to bend the rules if it benefits the majority of the people.
Martha's words and actions make the principal realize that his own actions are wrong and make him worry that he may get in trouble with the school board. This fear encourages him to give Martha the jacket so that she does not report him.
Select the theme of the passage.
You should always be willing to fight.
It is important to stand up for yourself, and get the jacket you deserve.
It's not right to discriminate against others.
It is important to take into consideration the wants and needs of everyone else first, and make decisions that are in your own best interest if everyone else is happy.
Select a phrase that best conveys the idea that Martha deserves the Scholarship Jacket.
"My oldest sister, Rosie, had won the jacket a few years back, and I fully expected to also."
"The next day the principal called me into his office and I knew what it would be about."
"I hear you're getting that scholarship jacket this year."
"I don't care who her father is, her grades don't even begin to compare to Martha's."
In paragraph 3, the narrator describes herself as
"pencil thin, not a curve anywhere. I was called “beanpole” and “string bean,” and I knew that’s what I looked like. A flat chest, no hips, and a brain; that’s what I had."
Which element of storytelling is most obvious in the passage?
external characterization
internal characterization
antagonist
setting
Which is NOT a conflict in this short story?
Person vs Person
Person vs Self
Person vs Society
Person vs Nature
What is the literary climax of this short story?
Martha's grandfather refuses to pay, which causes a lot of tension.
The argument between Marta's two teachers because dealing with racist comments has a lot of conflict.
The principal gets angry because he knows Martha's grandfather can probably afford the $15.
Martha's principal decides to give Martha the scholarship jacket without her having to pay for it.
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