Mr. Griffen is a candidate for

local representative for state government.

In general, students in Philip’s English class

supported what was in the papers.

Philip’s mother and father

did not want Philip to talk to reporters.

were embarrassed by the publicity.

continued to teach the rest of the year.

insisted Philip be removed from her class.

Miss Narwin’s side is never told to the public.

What immediate consequence did Philip receive for breaking the rule regarding respectful silence?

He was interviewed by the local news.

He wasn't allowed to be on the track team.

What could be considered the theme of this novel?

All of the choices could be themes in NBTT.

It is better to tell the truth than to lie.

Sometimes the truth is a matter of perception.

The truth isn't always obvious.

Which statement is TRUE?

Philip wanted out of Miss Narwin's classes.

Philip wanted Miss Narwin fired.

Philip was an outcast at school because he didn't make the track team.

What do Jake Barlow and Philip have in common?

Both are members of the track team.

Both think Philip should attend a new school.

Which of the following is a major theme in the novel?

One lie can become very destructive.

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

What is the best summary for the novel?

A boy wants to get out of his teacher's class, so he makes up a lie and spins it out of control.

A boy makes up a lie to get his teacher in trouble.

People in a town are outraged that a boy wasn't allowed to sing the National Anthem.

A teacher treats a student unfairly and everyone tries to stop her.

Choose the effect that matches the cause. Cause = Jake Barlow attacks Miss Narwin on his talk show. Effect = ____________________________________

Miss Narwin receives hate mail.

He doesn't question what Philip says about Miss Narwin.

Allison Dorsett decides she doesn't like Philip after all.

What evidence in the text best supports the reason Ted Griffen joined in on the controversy and had his own agenda?

"That I can be a forceful, productive member of the board is clear. It was I who made public this sad story..."

"I have this reporter I'm talking to...How about talking to me and her?"

"This is a school, an American school, and parents have the right to expect that certain things, like values, will be taught."

"I am shocked that a Harrison student should be suspended...for singing the National Anthem."

Nothing But the Truth

Authored by Ruth Schroeder

English

7th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Dr. Joseph Palleni:

a radio talk show host

a news reporter who interviews Philip and Ted Griffin

the assistant principal at Harrison High School

unhappy with his/her job

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Philip Malloy:

a freshman who sometimes jokes around too much

principal at Harrison High School

the author

doesn’t want to pressure Philip to make decisions

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Margaret Narwin:

principal at Harrison High School

has high expectations for his/her students

a fun teacher who loves to joke around

the author

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Bernard Lunser:

a fun teacher who loves to joke around

a student who believes Miss Narwin is right

Philip’s track coach

running for school board; doesn’t believe in technology

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Allison Doresett:

doesn’t want to pressure Philip to make decisions

has high expectations for his/her students

a fun teacher who loves to joke around

a student who believes Miss Narwin is right

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Dr. Gertrude Doane:

principal at Harrison High School

a freshman who sometimes jokes around too much

the superintendent at Harrison School District

unhappy with his/her job

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Dr. Albert Seymour:

the superintendent at Harrison School District

a freshman who sometimes jokes around too much

principal at Harrison High School

the author

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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Nothing But the Truth

Dr. Joseph Palleni:

Philip Malloy:

Margaret Narwin:

Bernard Lunser:

Allison Doresett:

Dr. Gertrude Doane:

Dr. Albert Seymour:

Coach Jamison:

Susan (Mrs.) Malloy:

Benjamin (Mr.) Malloy:

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