Philip's Challenges and Concerns

Philip's Challenges and Concerns

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The transcript covers a series of discussions involving Philip Malloy, his parents, and a letter from Margaret Darwin. Philip's parents discuss his grades and his reluctance to join the track team. Philip talks to his father about his struggles with English class and his decision not to try out for the track team. Margaret Darwin writes to her sister about unfair school funding. Philip reflects on his situation in his diary, and his parents have a final discussion about his choices.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the introduction in the reading of 'Nothing But the Truth'?

The date and time of events

The author's biography

The setting of the story

Philip's school performance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary concern of Philip's parents during their discussion?

Philip's sports achievements

Philip's English grade

Philip's health

Philip's social life

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Mr. Malloy think about Philip's English teacher?

He thinks she is too strict

He believes she is fair

He feels she has a bias against Philip

He admires her teaching style

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a concern for Philip's parents regarding his mood?

He is not eating well

He might not make the track team

He is spending too much time with friends

He is not sleeping enough

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Mr. Malloy suggest about Philip's English grade?

Philip should talk to the teacher

Philip should change classes

Philip should study harder

Philip should accept the situation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Philip hesitant about trying out for the track team?

He wants to focus on academics

He is not confident in his abilities

He feels pressured by his father

He is not interested in sports

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Margaret Darwin upset about in her letter?

Changes in school policies

Her workload at school

Lack of respect from students

Unfair distribution of funds

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What realization does Philip have in his diary entry?

He should talk to his teacher

He wants to change schools

He needs to improve his grades

He regrets not joining the track team

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of discussion between Philip's parents at the end?

Philip's health issues

Philip's relationship with friends

Philip's decision about the track team

Philip's future career