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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the school that this book takes place in?
(a) Madison High School.
(b) Jefferson High School.
(c) Harrison High School.
(d) Lincoln High School.

2. Who does Phillip read about in his sports magazine?
(a) Michael Jordan.
(b) Babe Ruth.
(c) Newt Gingritch.
(d) Steve Hallick.

3. Who does Miss Narwin ask for the money to attend the special program?
(a) Dr. Palleni.
(b) Mr. Miller.
(c) Coach Johansen.
(d) Dr. Doane.

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

5. Why does Phillip not care about his History grade?
(a) It was an easy class.
(b) He knows he can do better.
(c) History is about dead people.
(d) He didn't like his teacher.

6. What does Phillip do during class after hearing he will not be able to do what he wants in the Spring?
(a) Writes a nasty letter.
(b) Doodles on his notebook.
(c) Stares out the window.
(d) Cries.

7. What does Phillip do when he hears someone say they liked the assigned reading book?
(a) Gives them a book he does like.
(b) Walks away ashamed.
(c) Hangs up on them.
(d) Laughs at them.

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

9. What kind of restaurant did Phillip's father take him to in Chapter 7?
(a) Seafood.
(b) French.
(c) American.
(d) Itallian.

10. What is the first name of the music teacher?
(a) Kayla.
(b) Karla.
(c) Kimberly.
(d) Kylie.

11. What is the fourth question of Phillip's English exam?
(a) What was the major conflict in this book?
(b) Was the character in the book symbolic?
(c) Was the author writing a true story?
(d) Was this book meaningful to you?

12. What is Phillip's last name?
(a) McCoy.
(b) Malloy.
(c) Mortimer.
(d) Mortenson.

13. Why does Phillip not feel the need to read the assigned book for class?
(a) He can cheat.
(b) It is a ridiculous book.
(c) He can fake his way through the exam.
(d) He has read it before.

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

15. What is Phillip's dream?
(a) To get on the high school track team.
(b) To beat the record set by his father.
(c) To be an Olympic runner.
(d) To get an athletic scholarship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Narwin say she wants Phillip to improve on?

2. What does Phillip's father feel about his wife's worries about Phillip?

3. What does Phillip's mom want his dad to talk to him about in Chapter 9?

4. What is a faculty member supposed to announce at the beginning of every school day?

5. What book did a girl recommend to Phillip?

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