Nothing But the Truth Chapters 13-19

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

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.
• Rules are rules.
• Patriotism is important.
• One lie can become very destructive.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

The conflict that sets the plot of Nothing but the Truth in motion is between--

• Philip and his parents

• Philip and Miss Narwin

• Miss Narwin and school officials

• Philip and his classmates

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the best summary for the novel?

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

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What was the headline of the article by J.S.?

• Suspended for Patriotism
• Kicked out for Patriotism
• Kicked out for Singing
• What is wrong with our Schools Today?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

What decision did Miss Narwin make that helped propel the lie?

• She asked Mr. Lunser if he let the kids sing.
•  She suspended Philip.
• She initially refused to do an interview and tell her side of the story.
• She took some administrative leave.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

In an effort to discover the truth, Dr. Doane interviewed the following students except:

• Ken Barchet

• Cynthia Gambia

• Philip Malloy

• Allison Doresett

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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

• Miss Narwin receives hate mail.
• Miss Narwin gets fired.
• He doesn't question what Philip says about Miss Narwin.
• Allison Dorsett decides she doesn't like Philip after all.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

"It doesn't matter if it's true or not true. It's what people are saying that's important." Who said this? 

• Miss Narwin
• Dr. Doane
• Allison Doresett
• Superintendent Seymour

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How does Phillip feel about the situation when it comes to the perspective of his friends?

• proud
• embarassed
• relieved
• angry

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why doesn't Phlip want to go back to school?

• He doesn't give a clear reason, but it's probably because he feels guilty.

• He can't stand to face Ms. Narwin, but his dad says that he has no choice. He has to show her who's boss.

• He is afraid that the other students will tattle on him and force him to do things that he doesn't want to do.

• He is convinced that he can apply for college and run college track at this time.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6