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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) Miss Kylen.
(b) Miss Keegan.
(c) Ms. Kellogg.
(d) Mrs. Kargon.

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

3. Where is Dr. Palleni when Jennifer calls him?
(a) In his office.
(b) At home.
(c) At school.
(d) In his car.

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

5. Who does Dr. Doane tell Dr. Seymour he should support in this fiasco?
(a) The side he agrees with.
(b) Miss Narwin.
(c) The school.
(d) Phillip.

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

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

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

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

10. What sport is Phillip encouraged to try out for at his new school?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Cross Country.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Football.

11. What rule does the person punishing Phillip in Chapter 11 say he has broken?
(a) Not being silent during the anthem.
(b) Disobeying a teacher.
(c) Disrupting a classroom.
(d) Praying during school.

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

13. What does Dr. Palleni want to do to punish Phillip for his humming?
(a) Suspend him.
(b) Make him apologize publicly.
(c) Change his homeroom.
(d) Expel him.

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

15. Who does Dr. Palleni say wrote the memo about being silent during the Anthem?
(a) Dr. Doane.
(b) Himself.
(c) Dr. Seymour.
(d) Miss Narwin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will be taking all further calls about the article?

2. What does Ted use the article for?

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

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

5. Who introduces Phillip to his new school and classes in Chapter 19?

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