Topic 1

Who is Philip Malloy? What interests Phil? In what ways does Phil exercise? What is Phil’s job? What does he think about having to read The Call of the Wild in his English class? What runner does Phil idolize? What girl does Phil try to win over by being funny? Describe Phil’s feelings for Miss Narwin. What book does Phil end up reading and liking? Describe Ben and Susan Malloy. What comment does Phil make about Ted Griffen when his dad suggests he go talk to Ted? What does Phil call Washington Academy when his mother first suggests that he should have gone to school there? What does Phil admit in the final line of the book?

Topic 2

Who is Miss Margaret Narwin? What subject does she teach? How long has Miss Narwin been a teacher? Who does she write letters to? What does...