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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Philip dislike Miss Narwin?She is mean to him and treats him unfairlyShe laughs at him and it makes him upsetHe thinks she is uptight and believes she has something against himHe doesn't dislike her. He adores her.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceHow does Philip's dad show support to Philip?He calls the school to complain about Miss NarwinHe tells his wife that they should do something special for PhilipHe tells Philip that he supports him and will always have his backHe doesn't support Philip
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWho is Dr. Joseph Palleni?a radio talk show hosta news reporter who interviews Philip and Ted Griffinthe assistant principal at Harrison High Schoolunhappy with his/her job
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWho is Dr. Albert Seymour?the superintendent at Harrison School Districta freshman who sometimes jokes around too muchprincipal at Harrison High Schoolthe author
- 5. Multiple ChoicePhilip is failing ______ class.EnglishmathhomeroomP.E.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat novel is Philip assigned to read in Miss Narwin’s English class?The OutsidersMacbethAnne FrankThe Call of the Wild
- 7. Multiple ChoicePhilip excels (does well) inReadingBasketballTrackSoccer
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHow does Ted Griffen drive the plot?He introduces Philip to J Stewart who then publishes an article.He hosts a radio talk show and says Philip is a hero.He runs for school board and is the Malloy's neighbor.He tells Dr. P and Dr. D not to tell their side of the story.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhen Philip blames Miss Narwin for his bad grade in English, we can infer (figure out) that he _____________thinks Miss Narwin is unfair to everybody.understands the situation accurately.doesn't accept responsibility for his actions.would do better with another teacher.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAfter hearing Philip's explanation about what happened in Miss Narwin's classroom, what do you think Philip's parents believe happened?They think that Miss Narwin is picking on Philip and is violating his rights.They think that Philip is lying to them.They think that Philip just misunderstood what happened.They believe that Miss Narwin is a great teacher who is just misunderstood.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat important issue will be addressed in the April 5th election mentioned in the superintendent's memo?the school budgetnew school schedulesThe Star Spangled BannerThe First Amendment
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Philip's way of dealing with other people?He ignores them.He tries to make them laugh.He is rude to everyone.He is thoughtful and caring.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy doesn't Miss Narwin receive the grant she needs?The school district does not have money for anyone for any reason.The music teacher got the last of the funds for a course about teaching marching band techniques.She has not been at the school long enough.She is about to retire, so they do not want to give her the money.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhen Philip finds out that he cannot try out for track because of his grades, what does he do?He tries to find a way to fix it.He punches Miss Narwin in the face.He makes excuses and does not accept responsibility.He asks Allison to do his work in English class.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHow does Miss Narwin's attitude towards morning announcements differ from Mr. Lunser's?She allows the kids to sing along and hum, but he will not.He encourages all the kids to sing along and participate.He is serious about them, but she doesn't care about it.She take it seriously, but he pokes fun at them.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhen Philip returns to school the next day, he hums during the national anthem again. Why do you think he does this?He wants to push Miss Narwin's buttons to get out of her class.He can't help it. He loves the song.He wants to upset his parents because they were not supportiveHe wanted to exercise his rights.
- 17. Multiple Choice"During the playing of the national anthem, he sang. Loudly. With no respect. Very loudly. To make a commotion. Obviously."
Is the statement above a fact or an opinion?factopinion - 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich character is Philip's best friend?Ted GriffenKen BarchetAllison DoresettCoach Jamison
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWho is the author of Nothing But the Truth?AviSakiWalt WhitmanJames Patterson
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich character could best be described as angry, brow-beaten, and uninformed?Mrs. MalloyPhilipMr. MalloyDr. Seymour
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich word means to favor one side over another?FiscalScapegoatPoint of ViewBias
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the school Philip attends?Roosevelt HighHamilton HighHarrison HighLiar Liar Pants on Fire High
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat immediate consequence did Philip receive for breaking the rule regarding respectful silence?He was interviewed by the local news.He was suspended.He lost his friends.He wasn't allowed to be on the track team.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the reporter who first learned about Philip’s story?Janine StevensJennifer StewartJessica St. JohnJessica Seawald
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe book opens with two questions. One of the questions is, “Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?” The second question is…“Are you honest?”“What is the truth?”“Who defines truth?”“Does anyone say no?”
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