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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 does Phillip's mother say in Chapter 9 that calms one of his fears?
(a) They are not mad about his low grade.
(b) She and his father are not divorcing.
(c) They have noticed his loss in appetite.
(d) They are proud of his math skills.

2. What book did a girl recommend to Phillip?
(a) Candide.
(b) The Heart of Darkness.
(c) The Giver.
(d) The Outsiders.

3. What does Phillip say he did with the book he was assigned to read?
(a) Sold it.
(b) Burned it.
(c) Gave it to a dog.
(d) Buried it.

4. What does the document in Chapter 6 say a wise voter must be?
(a) Well rested.
(b) Informed.
(c) Prompt.
(d) Respectful.

5. What is the name of the school that this book takes place in?
(a) Jefferson High School.
(b) Madison High School.
(c) Lincoln High School.
(d) Harrison High School.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will be lost if the budget is not approved?

2. What is Miss Narwin's first name?

3. Who is Phillip's new homeroom teacher?

4. Where does Phillip list his winter term grades?

5. What grade did Phillip get in History?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the fourth question on Phillp's English exam?

2. What special program does Miss Narwin want to attend in the summer?

3. Why does Philip act out so much in his English class?

4. What does Mrs. Malloy want her husband to talk to Philip about in Chapter 9?

5. How does Mr. Lunser act during his homeroom period?

6. What has Philip been assigned to read at school, and how does he feel about it?

7. Why does Philip say he does not want to study for his English class?

8. What will happen if the budget proposal is not accepted?

9. How does Mr. Malloy feel about Mrs. Malloy's worries about Philip?

10. What does Miss Narwin write to her sister about at the beginning of the school year?

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