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- 1. Multiple ChoiceDr. 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
- 2. Multiple ChoicePhilip Malloy:a freshman who sometimes jokes around too muchprincipal at Harrison High Schoolthe authordoesn’t want to pressure Philip to make decisions
- 3. Multiple ChoiceMargaret Narwin:principal at Harrison High Schoolhas high expectations for his/her studentsa fun teacher who loves to joke aroundthe author
- 4. Multiple ChoiceBernard Lunser:a fun teacher who loves to joke arounda student who believes Miss Narwin is rightPhilip’s track coachrunning for school board; doesn’t believe in technology
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAllison Doresett:doesn’t want to pressure Philip to make decisionshas high expectations for his/her studentsa fun teacher who loves to joke arounda student who believes Miss Narwin is right
- 6. Multiple ChoiceDr. Gertrude Doane:principal at Harrison High Schoola freshman who sometimes jokes around too muchthe superintendent at Harrison School Districtunhappy with his/her job
- 7. Multiple ChoiceDr. Albert Seymour:the superintendent at Harrison School Districta freshman who sometimes jokes around too muchprincipal at Harrison High Schoolthe author
- 8. Multiple ChoiceCoach Jamison:has high expectations for his/her studentsa fun teacher who loves to joke arounda student who believes Miss Narwin is rightPhilip’s track coach
- 9. Multiple ChoiceSusan (Mrs.) Malloy:a freshman who sometimes jokes around too muchprincipal at Harrison High Schoolthe authordoesn’t want to pressure Philip to make decisions
- 10. Multiple ChoiceBenjamin (Mr.) Malloy:unhappy with his/her jobthe superintendent at Harrison School Districta freshman who sometimes jokes around too muchprincipal at Harrison High School
- 11. Multiple ChoiceTed Griffin:a fun teacher who loves to joke arounda student who believes Miss Narwin is rightPhilip’s track coachrunning for school board; doesn’t believe in technology
- 12. Multiple ChoiceAvi:the superintendent at Harrison School Districta freshman who sometimes jokes around too muchprincipal at Harrison High Schoolthe author
- 13. Multiple ChoicePhilip attends school inPennsylvaniaNew YorkNew HampshireCalifornia
- 14. Multiple ChoiceMiss Narwin is Philip’s __________teacher.mathsciencesocial studiesEnglish
- 15. Multiple ChoicePhilip excels (does well) inreadingbasketballtracksoccer
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat novel is Philip assigned to read in Miss Narwin’s English class?The OutsidersMacbethAnne FrankThe Call of the Wild
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat novel is Philip reading on his own?The OutsidersMacbethAnne FrankThe Call of the Wild
- 18. Multiple ChoicePhilip is failing ______ class.EnglishmathhomeroomP.E.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceMr. Griffen is a candidate forschool board member.city council member.local representative for state government.church board member.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceIn general, students in Philip’s English classsupported what was in the papers.sang the song with Philip.thought Miss Narwin was fair.were not good students.
- 21. Multiple ChoicePhilip moved from __________ homeroom to Ms. Narwin'sthe office.Mr. Lunser’s class.Mr. Jamison’s class.the library.
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe school budgetdid not pass.passed.was not voted on.ended in a tie vote.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe genre of this novel isfiction.documentary true story.newspaper novel.fantasy.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe newspapers report Philip is suspended forrudeness.patriotism.failing.not trying out of track.
- 25. Multiple ChoicePhilip’s mother and fatherdid not want Philip to talk to reporters.were embarrassed by the publicity.supported Philip.were very wealthy.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceIn general, the publicsupported Miss Narwin.wanted Philip suspended.wanted Miss Narwin fired.did not read the paper.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceJake Barlowsupported Miss Narwin.wanted Philip suspended.was very open minded.wanted Miss Narwin fired.
- 28. Multiple ChoiceMiss Narwincontinued to teach the rest of the year.started her own newspaper.insisted Philip be removed from her class.went to Florida.
- 29. Multiple ChoiceAt the end of the novel, Philipis the star of the track team.transfers to another school.goes on the Jake Barlow show.apologizes to Miss Narwin.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceAt the end of novel,Miss Narwin is regretful.Miss Narwin is excited.Miss Narwin is fired.Miss Narwin’s side is never told to the public.
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich character could best be described as angry, brow-beaten, and uninformed?Mrs. MalloyPhilipMr. MalloyDr. Seymour
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich school official was the first to turn on Miss Narwin?Dr. DoaneDr. SeymourMr. PalleniMr. Lunser
- 33. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following characters in NBTT were supportive of Miss Narwin except . . .Allison DoresettJennifer StewartCoach JamisonAnita Wigham
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich word means to favor one side over another?FiscalScapegoatPoint of ViewBias
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the school Philip attends?Roosevelt HighHamilton HighHarrison HighLiar Liar Pants on Fire High
- 36. 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.
- 37. Multiple ChoiceEssentially, there was only one happy character when the novel ended. Who was he/she?Ted GriffinCoach JamisonPhilip MalloyMr. Malloy
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat could be considered the theme of this novel?It is better to tell the truth than to lie.Sometimes the truth is a matter of perception.The truth isn't always obvious.All of the choices could be themes in NBTT.
- 39. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: The Malloy's eventually discover the truth about Philip not making the track team.TrueFalse
- 40. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False:
Miss Narwin was fired.TrueFalse - 41. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False:
For the most part, Miss Narwin was well-liked by students.TrueFalse - 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement is TRUE?Philip wanted Miss Narwin fired.Philip wanted out of Miss Narwin's classes.Philip was patriotic.Philip was an outcast at school because he didn't make the track team.
- 43. Multiple ChoiceDo readers ever discover the truth as to whether Philip was singing or humming?YesNo
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhich word does not fit Miss Narwin?LikedStrictReaderLaid Back
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhat do Jake Barlow and Philip have in common?Both are members of the track team.Both are patriotic.Both dislike Miss Narwin.Both think Philip should attend a new school.
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWho is the scapegoat in NBTT?Dr. DoaneDr. SeymourMr. LunserMiss Narwin
- 47. Multiple ChoiceFrom what point of view is Philip writing when he jots thoughts down in his diary?1st person2nd person3rd person
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a major theme in the novel?Treat others the way you want to be treated.Rules are rules.Patriotism is important.One lie can become very destructive.
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best summary for the novel?A boy makes up a lie to get his teacher in trouble.A boy wants to get out of his teacher's class, so he makes up a lie and spins it out of control.People in a town are outraged that a boy wasn't allowed to sing the National Anthem.A teacher treats a student unfairly and everyone tries to stop her.
- 50. Multiple ChoiceChoose the effect that matches the cause.
Cause = Jake Barlow attacks Miss Narwin on his talk show.
Effect = ____________________________________Miss Narwin receives hate mail.Miss Narwin gets fired.He doesn't question what Philip says about Miss Narwin.Allison Dorsett decides she doesn't like Philip after all. - 51. Multiple ChoiceWhat evidence in the text best supports the reason Ted Griffen joined in on the controversy and had his own agenda?"I have this reporter I'm talking to...How about talking to me and her?""This is a school, an American school, and parents have the right to expect that certain things, like values, will be taught.""I am shocked that a Harrison student should be suspended...for singing the National Anthem.""That I can be a forceful, productive member of the board is clear. It was I who made public this sad story..."
- 52. Multiple Choice
What term BEST describes Philip?
determined to do his best
anti-hero who learned a tough lesson
a exemplary student
willing to face adversity head on
- 53. Multiple Choice
What word best describes the tone of this letter to Miss Narwin?
Margaret Narwin,
I'm a veteran who fought for his country and gave his blood and I really hate people like you.
David Maik
Eugene, Oregon
loving
hateful
deceitful
sad
- 54. Multiple Choice
What word best describes the MOOD of this letter?
Margaret Narwin,
Surely you have something better to do with your classroom authority than attacking kids who express their love of our country.
Laura Jacobs
San Diego, California
frustrated
sarcastic
sinister
loving
- 55. Multiple Choice
"I don't know the words."
What type of figurative language did the text end in?
simile
irony
personification
hyperbole
- 56. Multiple Choice
"I don't know the words."
As you read the last line of the novel, how would you describe the MOOD?
arrogance
joy
disbelief
indifferent
- 57. Multiple Choice
What word best describes Miss Narwin?
negative about teaching and who wants to retire
an ineffective teacher
antagonist who hates her students
protagonist who wants to better herself as a professional
- 58. Multiple Choice
Philip hates to read.
TRUE
FALSE
- 59. Multiple Choice
Philip tells his father that he does not want to be on the track team.
TRUE
FALSE
- 60. Multiple Choice
Philip hums along with the national anthem because he is patriotic.
TRUE
FALSE
- 61. Multiple Choice
Ms. Narwin believes that suspension is an inappropriate punishment for Philip.
TRUE
FALSE
- 62. Multiple Choice
When Philip blames Miss Narwin for his bad grade in English, we can infer (figure out) that he _____________.
thinks Miss Narwin is unfair to everybody
doesn't accept responsibility for his actions
understands the situation accurately
would do better with another teacher
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