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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why did the principal change his mind about giving the jacket to Martha?
He though Martha needed encouragement.
Martha deserved the jacket and he felt guilty.
Martha told everyone about his conversation with Mr. Schmidt.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does the jacket mean to Martha?
Martha wants to keep the tradition of the jacket going in her family.
Martha's favorite colors are green and gold.
It is not important, but she wants to embarrass the principal.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What does the setting of the beginning of the story reveal about the narrator?
Her appearance, likes, and dislikes.
Her relationship with her sister, father and granfather
Her age, academic accomplishments, and motivations.
- 4. Multiple Choice
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 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 isn't confident in her physical appearance but is confident in her intelligence.
She feels that it is more important to be pretty than to be smart.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What event in the beginning of the story helps to move the plot of "The Scholarship Jacket"?
Martha tells the reader that her father is a farmer.
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Martha thinks about her appearance.
Martha forgets her gym bag and returns to her classroom.
Martha discusses her sister Rosie.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which difference in attitudes between Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone influences events later in the story?
Mr. Schmidt cares more about making more money while Mr. Boone is interested in helping students succeed.
Mr. Schmidt is interested in doing the right thing while Mr. Boone is interested in his own well-being.
Mr. Schmidt isn't interested in awarding a scholarship while Mr. Boone thinks that it is very important.
Mr. Schmidt cares more about doing what the principal tells him to do while Mr. Boone is interested in doing the right thing.
- 7. Multiple Choice
How does the argument between Mr. Boone and Mr. Schmidt impact the plot of the story?
Their conversation introduces an important character.
Their conversation introduces the conflict of the story.
Their conversation provides the resolution of the story.
Their conversation provides background information.
- 8. Multiple Choice
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.
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.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the theme of "The Scholarship Jacket"?
Don't pay for a scholarship jacket.
Your principal shouldn't discriminate against you.
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Stand up for yourself.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which line from the story helps to 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..."
“Why?” he finally asked. “Your grandfather has the money. He owns a two-hundred acre ranch.”
“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.”
- 11. Multiple Choice
How does Martha influence the principal's attitude over the course of the story?
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 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 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.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Select the phrase that best shows that 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."
"I don't care who her father is, her grades don't even begin to compare to Martha's."
"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."
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which sentence from the story best shows how Martha feels after speaking with her grandfather?
"I was angry with Grandfather even though I knew he was right, and I was angry with the Board, whoever they were."
"I cried on the walk home from the bus stop."
"Those were the days of belief and innocence."
"It was more than just being a valedictorian and giving a little thank you speech for the jacket on graduation night."
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