What was Coach Jamison's advice to Philip?

Ask for extra work to bring up his grade.

Which of the following is the best theme of the book?

One lie can become very destructive.

After everything, what happened to Ms. Narwin?

She left to go stay with her sister in Florida.

In Philip's opinion, why does he have a D in English?

Ms. Narwin hates him and wants him to fail.

Which is a contrast between Mr. Lunser and Ms. Narwin?

Ms. Narwin strictly follows rules.

While talking to his parents and the reporter, Philip tells...

Nothing but lies., Only part of the truth.

During the National Anthem, students are expected to do what?

Stand silently and respectfully

The coach doesn't want Philip on the track team, even if he has good grades because...

Good teammates have to follow rules.

Why does Philip hum during the National Anthem?

He wants to get out of Ms. Narwin's class

Which of the following is an internal conflict Ms. Narwin has?

She is worried her teaching is not up to date.

What's the best summary of the story?

A boy lies to get out of class and the lie gets crazy.

How does the story end?

Philip moves to a new school that doesn't have a track team

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1
What was Coach Jamison's advice to Philip?
Sometimes we have bad teachers.
Don't worry about grades, they don't matter.
Tryout for track anyways.
Ask for extra work to bring up his grade.
2
Which of the following is the best theme of the book?
A rule is a rule.
Patriotism is important.
One lie can become very destructive.
Follow the golden rule.
3
After everything, what happened to Ms. Narwin?
She left to go stay with her sister in Florida.
She is never going to teach again.
She still teaches at Harrison High.
She was fired.
4
In Philip's opinion, why does he have a D in English?
Ms. Narwin hates him and wants him to fail.
He writes jokes on his tests instead of answers.
He's just bad at English.
He doesn't do the work.
5
Who does Philip Malloy loathe?
Coach Jamison
Ms. Narwin
Ken Barchett
Mr. Lunser
6
During the National Anthem, what does Philip do?
Talk
Sing
Hum
Yell
7
Which is a contrast between Mr. Lunser and Ms. Narwin?
Mr. Lunser teaches English
Ms. Narwin is Philip's favorite teacher.
Ms. Narwin strictly follows rules.
Both teach at Harrison High
8
How do most students feel about Ms. Narwin?
She's a fair and good teacher.
She's too old to be teaching.
They hate her, just like Philip.
She's mean and has it in for Philip.
9
Why isn't Philip allowed to join the track team?
He has a D in English
He doesn't want to tryout
The coach does not like him
He's not good enough
10
While talking to his parents and the reporter, Philip tells...
Nothing but lies.
Only part of the truth.
Nothing at all.
Nothing but the truth.
11
Who are the two main characters of the novel?
Ms. Narwin and Mr. Lunser
Philp and his father
Philip and Ms. Narwin
Philip and Mrs. Malloy
12
During the National Anthem, students are expected to do what?
Whatever they want
Hum to the tune.
Sing along
Stand silently and respectfully
13
What is Philip's favorite sport?
Basketball
Football
Track
Soccer
14
The coach doesn't want Philip on the track team, even if he has good grades because...
Good teammates have to follow rules.
Philip is not good enough for the team.
He's a good friend of Ms. Narwin.
He already has enough people on the team.
15
Why does Philip hum during the National Anthem?
He loves to hum along
He wants to get out of Ms. Narwin's class
He's patriotic
Mr. Lunser used to allow it
16
Which of the following is an internal conflict Ms. Narwin has?
People are sending her nasty telegrams.
The school is not giving her enough support.
She is worried her teaching is not up to date.
The reporter's story only tells Philip's side.
17
What's the best summary of the story?
A boy lies to get a teacher into trouble.
People are outraged a boy can't sing the Anthem.
A teacher treats a student unfairly.
A boy lies to get out of class and the lie gets crazy.
18
How does Philip feel about moving to Ms. Narwin's homeroom class?
Mad
All answers are correct
Confused
Annoyed
19
Who does Philip Malloy have a crush on?
Anita Wigham
Allison Dorsett
Gloria
Ken Barchett
20
How does the story end?
Philip gets a new teacher and gets on the track team.
Philip apologizes to Narwin & she gives him a better grade
Philip moves to a new school that doesn't have a track team
Philip tells the entire truth and the problem is solved.

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