Nothing but the Truth, Allegory & Authors tone, thesis

What is the main middle schooler's name in "Nothing but the Truth"?

• Philip Malloy
• Emily Davis
• Michael Smith
• Sarah Johnson

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

What subject does Phillip Malloy hate in "Nothing but the Truth"?

• Science
• History
• English
• Math

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In Plato's "Allegory of the Cave", what do the prisoners see on the wall?

• Images of the outside world.
• Shadows of objects cast on the wall.
• Reflections of the prisoners themselves.
• Colors and patterns of light.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

In "Nothing but the Truth", what is the name of the teacher who has a conflict with Phillip Malloy?

• Mr. Lunser

• Ms. Narwin

• Ms. Stewart

• Mr. Benison

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

In Plato's "Allegory of the Cave", what does the journey out of the cave symbolize?

• The quest for power

• The search for truth and knowledge

• The pursuit of wealth

• The escape from reality

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the main theme explored in "Nothing but the Truth"?

• Friendship

• Patriotism

• The consequences of misinformation

• Adventure

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the only source of light in Plato's "Allegory of the Cave"?

• a candle
• the moon
• a lamp
• fire

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

In "Nothing but the Truth", what event triggers the conflict between Phillip Malloy and Ms. Narwin?

• Phillip's refusal to sing the national anthem

• Phillip's absence from school

• Phillip's poor performance in English class

• Phillip's argument with a classmate

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the tone:

“My son,” he opened,” I already hooked the giant fish I

was dreaming of.” And he told the long adventure he

had that day.

• impatient

• proud

• angry

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Identify the mood:

Out from the large brown egg popped a large,

strange-looking head of a bird that didn't look much like

a duck. This baby's beak was a little too long, his feathers

were a little too scruffy, and his face was a little too ugly!

-from “Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Andersen

• disappointed

• pleased

• violent

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4