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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Phillip's new English teacher?
(a) Mrs. Kargon.
(b) Miss Keegan.
(c) Miss Kylen.
(d) Ms. Kellogg.

2. What does Phil say he never knew at the end of the book?
(a) The words to the National Anthem.
(b) How much he hurt Miss Narwin.
(c) Where this road would lead him.
(d) The plot of The Call of the Wild.

3. What does Dr. Doane tell Dr. Seymour Phillip was suspended for?
(a) Disturbing the class.
(b) Disobeying the teacher.
(c) Offending other students.
(d) Singing in class.

4. Who does Jennifer ask about a rule banning the singing of the National Anthem?
(a) Dr. Doan.
(b) Miss Narwin.
(c) Dr. Seymour.
(d) Mr. Palleni.

5. What newspaper does Jennifer work for?
(a) The Marchord Times.
(b) The Daily Manchester.
(c) The Marchord Herald.
(d) The Manchester Record.

6. What does the person punishing Phillip tell him to do instead of humming the anthem?
(a) Join the track team.
(b) Sing the National anthem at passing time.
(c) Join the glee club.
(d) Write his patriotic feelings.

7. What does Dr. Doane say about Phillip when she is interviewed over the phone?
(a) He is a trouble maker.
(b) She has never met him in person.
(c) She feels he is not living up to his potential.
(d) He is a nice boy.

8. How does Phillip feel about the situation after his interview?
(a) Validated.
(b) Angry.
(c) Unsettled.
(d) Vindicated.

9. What have Phillip's parents saved up some money for?
(a) Phillip's college.
(b) Phillip's running career.
(c) A family vacation.
(d) A new car.

10. What does Ted use the article for?
(a) His scrapbook.
(b) His television interviews.
(c) His posters.
(d) His campaign speech.

11. Who does Ted Griffen credit for solving the problem with Phillip?
(a) Phillip.
(b) Dr. Seymour.
(c) Dr. Doane.
(d) Himself.

12. What reason does Phillip give Todd for not going out for the track team?
(a) His parents won't let him.
(b) He is too busy.
(c) He would never make it.
(d) He failed English.

13. What is Mr. Malloy distracted by when Phillip mentions humming the National Anthem the second time?
(a) Marital problems.
(b) Money problems.
(c) Work problems.
(d) Health problems.

14. What does Dr. Palleni attribute Phillip's acting out to?
(a) Hormones.
(b) A need for attention.
(c) Laziness.
(d) Low self-esteem.

15. What position is Ted Griffen running for in the election?
(a) City council.
(b) Governor.
(c) School board.
(d) Mayor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of the article written by Jennifer?

2. What will the schools not be able to purchase now that the budget has been overturned?

3. Whose office is Phillip sent to the second time he hums the National Anthem?

4. What sport is Phillip encouraged to try out for at his new school?

5. What does Dr. Palleni want to do to punish Phillip for his humming?

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