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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jake Barlow's occupation?

2. Which of the following students is NOT interviewed by Dr. Doane after the story is released?

3. How many angry telegrams does the school get when Phillip returns to school after being suspended?

4. What subject does Mr. Lunser teach?

5. What does Ted use the article for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miss Narwin say when she is interviewed by the St. Louis newspaper?

2. What does Philip realize when he reads the article?

3. What does Mr. Palleni think when he first hears why Philip has been sent to his office?

4. What does Miss Narwin plan to do at the end of the school year, and why?

5. What does Mrs. Malloy do when the attention gets to be too much for Philip?

6. How does Dr. Palleni feel when Philip comes to see him a second time?

7. What does Allison confront Philip about after the story comes out?

8. What does Philip ask of Dr. Palleni in Chapter 11, and what is his response?

9. What does Mr. Malloy say to Philip about not being able to sing the National Anthem?

10. Why will Philip not be able to run on the track team at his new school?

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