The Scholarship Jacket Quiz
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What color jacket was awarded to someone in the eighth grade and why?

  • Gold and Green (correct)
  • Purple and Yellow
  • Red and Blue
  • Black and White

    • What point of view is the story told in?

    1st person

    What is a valediction?

    A person with the highest grades

    Who is the author?

    <p>Martha Selinas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did you have to do to win the jacket?

    <p>Have the highest grades for the past eight years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What details were on the jacket?

    <p>A big gold S and winner's name on the pocket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sister's name?

    <p>Rosie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Did Rosie ever win the jacket?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How old is Martha?

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    She had straight A's since what grade?

    <p>1st</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many children were in her family?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was her father's occupation?

    <p>Farm laborer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who raised her?

    <p>Her grandparents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why couldn't they participate in school sports?

    <p>They didn't have enough money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did she want the graduation jacket so badly?

    <p>Because they couldn't afford to participate in sports and the jacket was their only chance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did spring fever strike?

    <p>May</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe Martha.

    <p>She was like a beanpole and string beans; she had no curves anywhere and was pencil thin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Martha's grandmother say after her coach wanted her to join the team?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Mr. Schmidt?

    <p>Her history teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Mr. Boone?

    <p>Her math teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone arguing about?

    <p>They wanted to falsify records for Joann so she could get the scholarship jacket even though Martha qualified for it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the principal tell Martha when she went into his office?

    <p>That she would need to pay 15 dollars for the jacket.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When Martha got home, what did she ask her grandfather?

    <p>If she could have 15 dollars for the jacket.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was his response?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When Martha looked very sad and told the principal everything her grandfather said, what did he say?

    <p>He said he will make an exception for her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did she leave in the classroom?

    <p>Shorts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was her gym teacher's name?

    <p>Coach Thompson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the two teachers that were arguing?

    <p>Mr. Boone and Mr. Schmidt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did they want to give it to Joann?

    <p>Because her father was on the board and owned the only store in town.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What teacher wanted Martha to be the valedictorian and what teacher wanted Joann to be it?

    <p>Mr. Schmidt wanted Martha to be it, and Mr. Boone wanted Joann to be it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Martha's race?

    <p>Mexican</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the grandfather's reasoning for not paying for the jacket?

    <p>He said if you have to pay for it then it's not a scholarship jacket.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does adrenaline mean?

    <p>A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands; a rush of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the grandfather always carry in his pocket?

    <p>Red handkerchief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the setting?

    <p>School, and farm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theme?

    <p>A real award should not cost anything</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Scholarship Jacket Overview

    • Awarded to the class valedictorian in eighth grade; the jacket colors are gold and green.
    • Requires the recipient to have the highest grades for the past eight years.

    Narrative Perspective

    • The story is told from a 1st person point of view, enhancing personal connection.

    Author and Characters

    • Written by Martha Selinas.
    • Main character is Martha, a 14-year-old girl who has maintained straight A's since 1st grade.
    • Martha's sister is Rosie, who had previously won the jacket.

    Family Background

    • Martha comes from a family of eight children.
    • Her father is a farm laborer, and she was raised by her grandparents due to familial circumstances.

    Financial Challenges

    • The family faced financial struggles, preventing participation in school sports, leading to heightened importance of the scholarship jacket.
    • Martha's grandfather initially refuses to give her $15 for the jacket, stating that if it requires payment, it is not truly a scholarship.

    Plot Elements

    • Spring fever strikes in May, a time of excitement and anticipation among students.
    • Martha is depicted as tall and thin, likening her to a beanpole.
    • Physical sports involvement is a crucial factor for Martha, as it represents belonging and achievement.

    Teachers and Conflict

    • Mr. Schmidt (history teacher) and Mr. Boone (math teacher) argue regarding who deserves support for their favored student, Joanna, over Martha.
    • Their conflict revolves around falsifying records to benefit Joanna.

    Principal's Decision

    • The principal informs Martha that to receive the jacket, she must pay $15, prompting her to seek help from her grandfather.

    Resolution

    • After expressing her sadness and sharing her grandfather’s response, the principal offers to make an exception for Martha concerning the fee.

    Additional Details

    • Martha leaves her shorts in the classroom, indicating casual school life.
    • The gym teacher, Coach Thompson, plays a role in her educational experience.
    • Theme revolves around the idea that a genuine award should not incur a cost, emphasizing the value of merit over financial exchange.

    Key Terms

    • Valediction: A person with the highest academic achievement in class.
    • Adrenaline: A hormone linked to energy and heightened physical responses, often felt during stressful or exhilarating moments.

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    Test your knowledge on 'The Scholarship Jacket' by Martha Selinas. This quiz covers key details including character perspectives, symbolism, and important plot points. Perfect for students revising the story or preparing for discussions.

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