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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who introduces Phillip to his new school and classes in Chapter 19?
(a) A teacher.
(b) The principal.
(c) His mother.
(d) A student.

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

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

4. What subject does Mr. Lunser teach?
(a) Health.
(b) Math.
(c) History.
(d) Biology.

5. How does Phillip feel about the situation after his interview?
(a) Vindicated.
(b) Validated.
(c) Angry.
(d) Unsettled.

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

7. What is Miss Narwin forced to do for the rest of the school year?
(a) Go on unpaid suspension.
(b) Be monitored in her classroom.
(c) Go on paid suspension.
(d) Allow singing of the anthem every morning.

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

9. What does Phillip call the Washington Academy?
(a) A geeky private school.
(b) A rich prep school.
(c) A high class school.
(d) A small podunk school.

10. Why is Coach Jamison not sympathetic with Phillip?
(a) He did not take responsibility for his actions.
(b) He did a number on Miss Narwin.
(c) He is not a very good runner.
(d) He is too busy to care.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In the article, who is blamed for changing the rules in the school?

4. How much was the school budget defeated by?

5. What position is Ted Griffen running for in the election?

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