Scholarship Applications

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What was the narrator working on?

The narrator was working on their scholarship application.

Why was it important for the narrator to get the scholarship money?

It was important for the narrator to get the scholarship money because they wouldn't be able to go to the Nationals without it.

What did the narrator do to avoid distractions while working?

The narrator turned their back to the window to avoid distractions while working.

Why did the narrator think every scrape outside could be their dad?

The narrator thought every scrape outside could be their dad because he didn't have a phone and they were expecting him to return. Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator missing when they realized they didn't have a printer?

The narrator was missing a few lines in their application when they realized they didn't have a printer. Signup and view all the answers

What items did the narrator pack in their backpack?

unwashed strip, shin pads, two bottles of water, hair tie, thin band Signup and view all the answers

Where did the narrator plan to go to print their application?

The library in town Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator choose to go to the library in town instead of the local post office?

The post office near the library closed later than the local one Signup and view all the answers

Why were there more people outside the library than inside?

They were sitting at the café, standing against the walls, talking, and hooked into the wi-fi Signup and view all the answers

Who did the narrator rely on to help them with their application, but had to figure it out themselves?

Dad Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator working on?

The narrator was working on an important application for a scholarship to go to a national event.

Why was the scholarship important?

Without the scholarship money, the narrator would be unable to attend the Nationals.

How did the narrator avoid distractions?

To focus on their application, the narrator turned away from the window to avoid distractions.

Why did the narrator think every noise was their dad?

Because the narrator's dad didn't have a phone and was expected back soon, every noise outside made them think it was him.