The Scholarship Jacket Characters
What is the name of the main character in The Scholarship Jacket?
Marta
What is the main conflict in the story?
Marta is told she must pay for a jacket she earned
In Eleven, what does the red sweater symbolize?
Embarrassment and being misunderstood
Who is the main character in Eleven?
Rachel
What emotion does Rachel feel most on her birthday?
Embarrassment
What motivates Marta in the story?
She wants the scholarship jacket.
Who are the two teachers who argue about Marta?
Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone
What is the setting of The Scholarship Jacket?
A Texas school and Marta’s home
What item of clothing causes Rachel to feel upset?
A red sweater
What theme is shown through Rachel’s experience with the sweater?
Growing up is hard and full of confusing emotions
Why does Marta's grandfather say she can’t pay for the jacket?
Because it should be earned, not bought
What theme is shown when Marta’s grandfather stands by his values?
Integrity or honesty
What type of figurative language is used in this line: “I’m not eleven. Not really.”
Metaphor
Who forces Rachel to take the sweater?
Mrs. Price, her teacher
What does Sylvia Saldivar say about the sweater?
That it belongs to Rachel
What does Mr. Schmidt do to help Marta?
He defends her and says she deserves the jacket
How is the conflict resolved in the end?
The principal gives Marta the jacket for free
What point of view is The Scholarship Jacket written in?
First-person
What does Rachel say she feels like when she turns eleven?
Like she's still all the other ages inside
What TWO figurative language devices does the author use to show Rachel's inner feelings?
Through repetition and metaphors
What does Marta do when she is told she has to pay for the jacket?
She tells her grandfather, who says no
What lesson does Marta learn from her grandfather?
To stand up for what is right and stay true to her values
How is Eleven structured to show Rachel’s emotions?
It follows her inner thoughts and uses stream of consciousness
Why doesn't Rachel speak up more in class?
She feels small and nervous; afraid of getting in trouble
What does Rachel wish for when the teacher gives her the sweater?
That she could be far away or invisible