Why did the principal change his mind about giving the jacket to Marta?
  • He thought Martha needed encouragement.
  • Martha deserved the jacket and he felt guilty.
  • Martha told everyone about his conversation with Mr. Schmidt.
What does the jacket mean to Martha?
  • Martha’s favorite colors are green and gold.
  • Martha wants to keep the tradition of the jacket going in her family.
  • It is not important, but she wants to embarrass the principal.
What does the setting of paragraphs 1-3 reveal about the narrator?
  • Her appearance, likes, and dislikes.
  • Her relationship with her sister, father, and grandfather.
  • Her age, academic accomplishments, and motivations.
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.
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.
  • Don't judge a book by its cover.
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 that his own actions are wrong, causing him to change his mind about the jacket and award it to the student with the highest grades.
  • Martha's words and actions make the principal worried that he may get in trouble with the school board, encouraging him to give her 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 you should not give into pressure to give up..
  • It's not right to discriminate against others.
  • It is important to take into consideration the wants and needs of everyone, and make decisions that are in your own best interest.
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."
Which sentence states a theme of the passage?
  • You should not make decisions based only in your own interest.
  • You should make decisions based on how you feel.
  • You should always be willing to fight.
  • You should always be willing to hurt one person if it makes others feel better.
How does the principal's attitude toward Martha change throughout the text?
  • The principal doesn't think Martha is a very good student, but then realizes she makes good grades.
  • The principal knows Martha's father doesn't make much money, but knows her grandfather owns a large ranch.
  • The principal doesn't worry about Martha's feelings, but decides her hard work is more important than the Board.
  • The principal believes that Martha is a pretty good student, but doesn't really care who the award goes to.
Which sentence from the passage best shows how the main character feels after speaking with her grandfather?
  • "Those were the days of belief and innocence."
  • "I cried on the walk home from the bus stop."
  • "It was more than just being a valedictorian and giving a little thank you speech for the jacket on graduation night."
  • "I was angry with Grandfather even though I knew he was right, and I was angry with the Board, whoever they were."
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