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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 homeroom teacher by Chapter 13?
(a) Coach Jamison.
(b) Mr. Lunser.
(c) Miss Reynolds.
(d) Miss Jones.

2. In the article, who is blamed for changing the rules in the school?
(a) Dr. Doane.
(b) Miss Narwin.
(c) Mr. France.
(d) Dr. Palleni.

3. Who was elected the Head of the School Board?
(a) Gloria Haviland.
(b) Ted Griffen.
(c) Margaret Narwin.
(d) Patricia Doane.

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

5. What does Miss Narwin tell her sister creates chaos every school year?
(a) Disrespectful students.
(b) Changing homerooms.
(c) Lack of discipline.
(d) Unnecessary rules.

6. Who does Miss Seymour call when she reads the article?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Phillip's mother.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Dr. Seymour.

7. What is Jake Barlow's occupation?
(a) Columnist.
(b) Talk Show Host.
(c) Radio DJ.
(d) Newscaster.

8. What does Phillip do when the press and attention get to be too much for him?
(a) Writes in his diary.
(b) Runs on the track.
(c) Stays home from school.
(d) Visits his uncle.

9. Who is the School Board Chair?
(a) Gladys Hayword.
(b) Gina Harmond.
(c) Gloria Harland.
(d) Glenda Harland.

10. Which of the following students is NOT interviewed by Dr. Doane after the story is released?
(a) Ken.
(b) Mike.
(c) Cynthia.
(d) Allison.

11. What does Mrs. Malloy plan to spend the money she has saved up on?
(a) New running gear for Phillip.
(b) A family vacation.
(c) A private school for Phillip.
(d) Some new clothes for the family.

12. Whose office is Phillip sent to the second time he hums the National Anthem?
(a) Dr. Palleni.
(b) Mr. Lunser.
(c) Coach Jamison.
(d) Dr. Doane.

13. What do the students at Phillip's new school do every day?
(a) Have time to mingle.
(b) Write in their journals.
(c) Sing the National Anthem.
(d) Run a mile.

14. What picks up Jennifer's story about Phillip?
(a) The Associated Press.
(b) The New York Times.
(c) The Chicago Tribune.
(d) CNN.

15. How much was the school budget defeated by?
(a) 4 to 1.
(b) 5 to 1.
(c) 3 to 1.
(d) 2 to 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ted use the article for?

2. How do Miss Narwin's students score on their SAT's?

3. Why does Phillip say he is humming the National Anthem?

4. How does Dr. Palleni feel when Phillip is sent to see him a second time in Chapter 12?

5. What does Phillip do during the National Anthem that Miss Narwin does not like?

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