Martha
Who does Martha live with and why?
Martha lives with her grandparents because her parents are too poor to feed all their children
What does falsify mean?
to make false by changing or adding
What is the resolution of "The Scholarship Jacket"?
The principal gives Martha the scholarship jacket after she tells him that she won't pay for it. Tells him that paying for it will not be a reward for her hard work.
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Martha
Who is the author?
Marta Salinas
Why does Martha not participate in sports?
Cannot afford the costs of sports
What does fidget mean?
to behave nervously or restlessly
What is the climax of "The Scholarship Jacket"?
Martha has to pay for the scholarship jacket
Who is the antagonist of the story?
Principal/School Board
What state is the author from?
California
Why does Martha expect to win the scholarship jacket?
She's the valedictorian (had the best grades for 8 years)
What does vile mean?
disgusting or unpleasant
What makes Mr. Schmidt so angry with Mr. Boone?
Mr. Schmidt believes Martha should win the scholarship jacket; he does not like seeing her cheated out of it
Why does Martha's grandfather refuse to buy Martha the scholarship jacket?
Martha's grandfather refuses to buy her the jacket because he believes it is too expensive, and they cannot afford it.
True or False: "The Scholarship Jacket" is only one of several short stories the author has published
True
What is Martha's cultural background or heritage?
Mexican-American
What does agile mean?
Quick and light in movement
Name three rising actions in "The Scholarship Jacket" (this can include the inciting incident).
Martha forgets her P.E. clothes in the classroom
Martha overhears Mr. Boone and Mr. Schmidt arguing about who should receive the scholarship jacket
The principal calls Martha into his office
Justice means to act fairly. How does justice occur in this story?
By the end of the story, Martha gets her jacket and is treated fairly
What degree did the author receive in college?
Creative Writing Degree
What is Martha's moral difficulty/predicament?
Paying for the jacket because it became a requirement vs. not paying for the jacket because it goes against what she felt the scholarship jacket to represent (hard work and achievement)
What does muster mean?
to call forth; summon up
State the main conflict of "The Scholarship Jacket" and the TYPE/CATEGORY of conflict it falls under.
Character vs. Character; External Conflict
What are three different themes in the story?
Being fair
Justice
Equality
Standing up for what is right
Hard work pays off
What year was the author born?
1949