Vocabulary
Characters
Description
Plot
Bonus
100
What is the meaning of agile?
The ability to move quickly and easily.
100
How does Martha react to her grandfather's response?
She was angry at her grandfather and the school board; she starts to cry
100
Describe the scholarship jacket, and how can it be earned?
The scholarship jacket had a big gold S on the left side and your name written n gold letters on the pocket. It could be earned if you had straight A's from the beginning of first grade
100
Why was the jacket important to Martha?
Because her sister got it, and she always wanted to prove her hard work.
100
Why can't Martha participate in sports and events?
Because her family was really poor.
200
What is the meaning of despair?
A complete loss of hope.
200
Why did the principle change his mind about the jacket?
Because you should earn the scholarship jacket, not buy it.
200
Who is the main character and describe the person.
The main character is Martha a) She is Mexican b) She is really poor c) She is called a bean pole and string bean d) She is really smart, and skinny
200
What was the argument between the two teachers about?
They argued about who should receive the scholarship jacket.
200
what were all the emotions felt in the story? Name atleast five.
a)depression b)anger c)happiness d)sorrow e)desperate
300
What is the meaning of falsify?
To make false.
300
Who were the characters in the story? List three.
The characters were Martha, grandfather, and the principal.
300
Describe the personality of grandpa.
The personality of grandpa was: He was a quiet and gentle person.
300
Did Martha end up with the scholarship jacket, if so how?
Yes, because the principal said she didn't have to pay for it and her grandfather suggested the advice. The board had to make an acception for her
300
What was the lesson Martha learned?
You should be able to earn something that you worked hard for
400
What is the meaning of dismay?
A sudden or complete loss of courage in facing trouble.
400
Who was the other girl the teachers were arguing about and what did her dad do?
The other girl was Martha's fellow classmate and her name was Joann. Her father was on the board and he owned the only store in town.
400
Who were the two teachers, and what did they teach Martha?
Mr. Boone, the math teacher. And Mr. Schmidt, the history teacher.
400
What was the problem that Martha faced?
Martha wanted the jacket but she had to pay for it.
400
How old and what grade was Martha in?
Marta was 14 and in eighth grade.
500
What is the meaning of Vile?
Disgusting
500
How does Martha react to the teachers' conversation?
She cries on the way home and feels angry toward everyone.
500
What does grandpa do for a living?
He is a farmer and works in the fields.
500
Why didn't Martha's grandfather pay for the jacket?
Because he felt that it wouldn't be earned.
500
What was Marta doing before she heard the teachers arguing?
Marta was going to get her short for P.E.
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