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fifteen dollars, and i have to take the money in tomorrow, otherwise it’ll be given to someone else.” the last words came out in an eager rush. grandpa straightened up tiredly and leaned his chin on the hoe handle. he looked out over the field that was filled with the tiny green bean plants. i waited, desperately hoping he’d say i could have the money.
he turned to me and asked quietly, “what does a scholarship jacket mean?”
i answered quickly; maybe there was a chance. “it means you’ve earned it by having the highest grades for eight years and that’s why they’re giving it to you.” too late i realized the significance of my words. grandpa knew that i understood it was not a matter of money. it wasn’t that. he went back to hoeing the weeds that sprang up between the delicate little bean plants. it was a time - consuming job; sometimes the small shoots were right next to each other. finally he spoke again as i turned to leave, crying.
“then if you pay for it, marta, it’s not a scholarship jacket, is it? tell your principal i will not pay the fifteen dollars.”
20 i walked back to the house and locked myself in the bathroom for a long time. i was angry with grandfather even though i knew he was right, and i was angry with the board, whoever they were. why did they have to change the rules just when it was my turn to win the jacket? those were the days of belief and innocence. paragraphs 17 - 20 questions
paragraphs 17 - 20 questions

1. find evidence: highlight two pieces of dialogue from marta’s grandpa that changes her point of view.
2. write: how does marta feel about her grandfather’s response to her situation?

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Question 6

To find the dialogue from Marta's grandpa that changes her point of view, we look for his statements that impact her perspective. The first relevant dialogue is when he asks, "What does a scholarship jacket mean?" as it makes her think about the true value. The second is, "Then if you pay for it, Marta, it’s not a scholarship jacket, is it? Tell your principal I will not pay the fifteen dollars." This statement challenges the idea of paying for a scholarship jacket and changes her view on the situation.

Marta feels a mix of emotions. Initially, she is angry with her grandfather because she wanted the money for the jacket, but she also knows he is right. She is frustrated with the school board for changing the rules. Her grandfather's response makes her realize the true meaning of the scholarship jacket (earned, not bought), so she also has a sense of understanding that he is defending the integrity of the scholarship.

Answer:

1. "What does a scholarship jacket mean?"
2. "Then if you pay for it, Marta, it’s not a scholarship jacket, is it? Tell your principal I will not pay the fifteen dollars."

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