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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Jennifer ask about a rule banning the singing of the National Anthem?
(a) Dr. Doan.
(b) Mr. Palleni.
(c) Dr. Seymour.
(d) Miss Narwin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What word does Phillip used to describe the school rules when he goes to see Dr. Palleni a second time?
(a) Unpatriotic.
(b) Restrictive.
(c) Confusing.
(d) Stupid.

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

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

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

14. How many angry telegrams does the school get when Phillip returns to school after being suspended?
(a) 150.
(b) 250.
(c) 100.
(d) 200.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Dr. Doane say about Phillip when she is interviewed over the phone?

4. Who is Phillip's new English teacher?

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

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