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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Phillip that they liked the assigned reading book?
(a) Allison.
(b) Miss Narwin.
(c) Phillip's mother.
(d) Frank.

2. What subject in school is Phillip struggling with?
(a) English.
(b) History.
(c) Math.
(d) Chemistry.

3. Who wrote the document in Chapter 6?
(a) Mrs. Smith.
(b) Dr. Seymour.
(c) Mr. Johnson.
(d) Miss Narwin.

4. Why did Phillip's father quit college?
(a) He did not like his classes.
(b) It was too hard for him.
(c) He got injured and was kicked off the track team.
(d) His father died.

5. Why does Phillip think he got a low grade in his English class?
(a) He did not finish the test.
(b) He rarely attended class.
(c) Miss Narwin can't take a joke.
(d) He did not read the book.

6. What form is Chapter 2 written in?
(a) A journal entry.
(b) A transcript.
(c) A letter.
(d) A memo.

7. What did Coach Jamison say to Phillip in the hall one day?
(a) He would be a track star just like his father was.
(b) He should try out for the track team.
(c) He had an athlete's build.
(d) He is a shew-in for the scholarship.

8. What will Phillip not be able to do in the Spring?
(a) Join the soccer team.
(b) Compete with older students.
(c) Try out for the track team.
(d) Attend two track meets.

9. How many years has the music teacher been teaching?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

10. What is the name of the girl who recommended a book to Phillip?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Katie.
(c) Brittany.
(d) Anna.

11. How fast did Steve Hallick run a mile?
(a) 4:37.
(b) 5:17.
(c) 5:07.
(d) 4:07.

12. What does Miss Narwin think is her mission in life?
(a) To shepard the rising generation.
(b) To make students apply themselves.
(c) To protect the minds of the youth.
(d) To bring literature to young minds.

13. What does Miss Narwin's boss call her?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Penny.
(d) Peg.

14. What information is contained in the document that makes up the prologue?
(a) A notification of rewards.
(b) Instructions for morning procedures.
(c) A schedule of holidays.
(d) New school regulations.

15. What does Miss Narwin say her beloved books are competing with for students' attention?
(a) Friends.
(b) Comics.
(c) TV.
(d) Magazines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phillip's father say is the worst thing that could happen in response to his wife's concerns over Phillip?

2. What word does Miss Narwin use to describe Phillip's thinking?

3. Who introduces the person giving announcements about school events and clubs?

4. What does Phillip's homeroom teacher do during the National Anthem?

5. How much does the special program that Miss Narwin wants to attend cost?

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