Martha overheard two of her teachers arguing about her. They were fighting about ______________.

who should get the scholarship jacket (Joann or Martha)

What did the jacket represent for Martha?

years of hard work and expectation

The principal avoided Martha's eyes while talking to her. What can you infer about him?

that he didn't want to be honest with Martha

What tradition is carried out at Martha's school?

a beautiful gold and green jacket was awarded to the class valedictorian

Why did Martha expect to win the scholarship jacket?

Martha had the highest grades in her class

Martha recognized the voices she heard arguing. What does recognize mean?

to know people when you hear or see them

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"The Scholarship Jacket" Comprehension (part 1)

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1
Martha overheard two of her teachers arguing about her. They were fighting about ______________.
why one teacher should resign
what is means to be Mexican
who should get the scholarship jacket (Joann or Martha)
which student was absent more
2
What did the jacket represent for Martha?
years of hard work and expectation
her love for her school
her family
nothing
3
The principal avoided Martha's eyes while talking to her. What can you infer about him?
that he talked already with her grandfather
that he didn't want to be honest with Martha
that he is excited to give her the scholarship jacket
that he really likes her
4
What tradition is carried out at Martha's school?
they only recognize the students with the lowest grades
only grandfathers can go to the school
they only play football games on Sundays
a beautiful gold and green jacket was awarded to the class valedictorian
5
"I went home and cried". How did Martha feel after she overheard her teachers talking?
jealous
sad
happy
excited
6
What is Martha's grandfathers job?
Doctor
Teacher
Farmer
Principal
7
Martha knew that she had to be honest with her grandfather. What does honest mean?
to know people when you hear or see them
to do something unfair or against the rules
to tell the truth
a measure of how good something is
8
How much is the scholarship jacket, according to the principal?
free
$20
$15
$1
9
Why did Martha expect to win the scholarship jacket?
Martha had the highest grades in her class
Martha failed science
Martha's grandfather said she would win
Martha didn't understand math
10
Martha has dignity. What does dignity mean?
a way of doing things
to do something that is unfair or against the rules
having pride in yourself
to know people when you hear or see them
11
Martha recognized the voices she heard arguing. What does recognize mean?
to know people when you hear or see them
doing what you know is right
to tell the truth
having pride in yourself
12
What language does Martha's grandfather speak?
French
Arabic
English
Spanish

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