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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is the story about Miss Narwin's side of the issue not printed?
(a) They like Phillip too much.
(b) It was too long.
(c) It is no longer news.
(d) It is not exciting enough.

3. What will the schools not be able to purchase now that the budget has been overturned?
(a) Sports supplies.
(b) Computers.
(c) Paint.
(d) Books.

4. What does Phillip do during the National Anthem that Miss Narwin does not like?
(a) Hums.
(b) Talks.
(c) Sings.
(d) Reads.

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

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

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

8. What does Phillip's new school not have?
(a) A cafeteria.
(b) A literature class.
(c) A flag.
(d) A track team.

9. How does Dr. Palleni feel when Phillip is sent to see him a second time in Chapter 12?
(a) Confused.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Angry.
(d) Amused.

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

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

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

13. What does Miss Narwin say Phillip did to make herself look more justified?
(a) Hummed quietly.
(b) Sang loudly.
(c) Verbally accosted her.
(d) Got the whole class singing.

14. Where is the reporter from who writes Miss Narwin's side of the issue?
(a) Washington D.C.
(b) St. Louis.
(c) Chicago.
(d) New York.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phillip do when the press and attention get to be too much for him?

2. What does Miss Narwin do when the press and attention get to be too much for her?

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

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

5. What does Ted use the article for?

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