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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why did the principal finally 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.
The school does not have enough money to buy jackets.
- 2. Multiple Choice
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.
SHe cannot afford to buy a jacket, so she needs it.
- 3. Multiple Choice
My oldest sister, Rosie, had won the jacket a few years back, and I fully expected to also. I was fourteen and in the eighth grade. I had been a straight A student since the first grade and this last year had looked forward very much to owning that jacket. My father was a farm laborer who couldn’t earn enough money to feed eight children, so when I was six I was given to my grandparents to raise. We couldn’t participate in sports at school because there were registration fees, uniform costs, and trips out of town; so, even though our family was quite agile and athletic there would never be a school sports jacket for us. This one, the scholarship jacket, was our only chance.
What does this passage reveal about Marta?
Her appearance, likes, and dislikes.
Her relationship with her sister, father, and grandfather.
Her academic accomplishments and motivation for the jacket.
She feels inferior (less than) her sister Rosie
- 4. Multiple Choice
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.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which event in paragraphs 1-3 leads to the main conflict in "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.
- 6. Multiple Choice
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.
- 7. Multiple Choice
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.
- 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, 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.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is a theme of "The Scholarship Jacket?" Click all that apply
Martha should not have to pay for the scholarship jacket.
Honor and integrity are more important than winning
Your principal shouldn't discriminate against you.
Tough questions: Internal conflict
Life is not always fair or just.
- 10. Multiple Choice
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.”
- 11. Multiple Choice
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, causing him to take the jacket away. He eventually returns 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, causing him to give her the jacket so that she does not report him.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Select the theme of the passage.
You should always be willing to fight.
People should stand up for themselves when others may act unfairly.
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.
- 13. Multiple Choice
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."
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which sentence captures life lesson of the story?
People should not make decisions based only on their own interests.
People should make decisions based on how they feel.
If a goal is not achievable, but if you can spend money to reach it, you should.
One should always be willing to hurt one person if it makes others feel better.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Select two sentences that support the theme of "you should not make decisions based only on your own interests"?
"My oldest sister, Rosie, had won the jacket a few years back, and I fully expected to also."
Look. Joann's father is not only on the Board, he owns the only store in town..."
"We'll make an exception in your case. I'll tell the Board you'll get your jacket."
"The principal muttered something I couldn't understand under his breath and walked over to the window."
- 16. Multiple Choice
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 pleasing the school board.
The principal believes that the teachers Mr. Boone and Mr. Schmidt do not know Martha's or Joanne's situations as well as he does.
- 17. Multiple Choice
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."
- 18. Multiple Choice
“I refuse to do it! I don’t care who her father is, her grades don’t even begin to compare to Martha’s. I won’t lie or falsify records. Martha has a straight A-plus average and you know it.” That was Mr. Schmidt and he sounded very angry.
Mr. Boone’s voice sounded calm and quiet. “Look. Joann’s father is not only on the Board, he owns the only store in town: we could say it was a close tie and—”
The pounding in my ears drowned out the rest of the words, only a word here and there filtered through. “. . . Martha is Mexican . . . resign. . . won’t do it . . . . ” Mr. Schmidt came rushing out.
What does close reading of this passage reveal?
Mr. Schmidt is upset because a fellow teacher is supporting an unfair decision.
Mr. Schmidt isn't interested in awarding a scholarship while Mr. Boone thinks that it is very important.
Mr. Boone and the principal want to please people in power, and they view Martha's good grades as less important.
Mr. Boone is trying to "fix" the competition unfairly.
Mr. Schmidt is determined to keep things fair, even if it costs his job.
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