The Scholarship Jacket

Front

What is the main event that initiates the plot in 'The Scholarship Jacket'?

Back

Martha forgets her gym bag and returns to her classroom.

Front

What does the principal's inability to look Marta in the eye signify?

Back

He knows what he is doing is wrong and is ashamed.

Front

What line from the story illustrates the theme of the scholarship jacket?

Back

“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.”

Front

How does the narrator describe her physical appearance?

Back

She describes herself as 'pencil thin' and lacking curves, indicating low confidence in her physical appearance.

Front

What is the central theme of 'The Scholarship Jacket'?

Back

Stand up for yourself.

Front

What does the term 'scholarship jacket' refer to in the story?

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A jacket awarded to the class valedictorian as a symbol of academic achievement.

Front

How does Martha's family background influence her perspective on the scholarship jacket?

Back

Martha's family is not wealthy, which makes the scholarship jacket more significant to her.

Front

What does the description of Martha's self-image reveal about her character?

Back

It shows that she values intelligence over physical appearance but struggles with self-esteem.

Front

What role does tradition play in 'The Scholarship Jacket'?

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Tradition is significant as it sets the expectation for Martha to win the jacket like her sister.

Front

How does the principal's decision impact Martha?

Back

It challenges her sense of fairness and her belief in meritocracy.