The Scholarship Jacket

Flashcards about 'The Scholarship Jacket' by Martha Salinas

What is the scholarship jacket?

A gold and green jacket awarded to the class valedictorian who maintained the highest grades for eight years.

What was written on the pocket of the scholarship jacket?

The winner's name was written on it in gold letters.

Why did Martha expect to win the scholarship jacket?

She had been a straight A student since the first grade and looked forward to owning the jacket.

What was Martha's father's occupation and family situation?

Her father was a farm laborer who couldn't earn enough money to feed eight children.

What did Martha overhear that upset her?

She overheard Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone arguing about her, with Mr. Schmidt refusing to falsify records to give the jacket to Joann.

What change in policy was announced regarding the scholarship jacket?

The Board decided to charge fifteen dollars for the jacket.

What did Martha tell the principal when he asked it she was unable to pay the fifteen dollars for the jacket?

I'll speak to my grandfather about it, sir, and let you know tomorrow.

What question did Grandpa ask Martha about the scholarship jacket?

“what does a scholarship jacket mean?”

What was Grandpa's response to the principal's request for fifteen dollars?

“He said if I had to pay for it, then it wouldn't be a scholarship jacket,”

What decision did the principal ultimately make regarding Martha and the scholarship jacket?

The principal decided to make an exception and give Martha the jacket.

What did Mr. Schmidt say to Martha at the end of the day?

I hear you're getting a scholarship jacket this year.

The principal said he's making an exception for me, Grandpa, and I'm getting the jacket after all.

That's after I told him what you said.