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WorksheetsNothing But the Truth Final Test
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 22mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How does Phillip feel about the situation when it comes to the perspective of his friends?
a)
proud
b)
embarassed
c)
relieved
d)
angry
2.
Which of the following is a major theme in the novel?
a)
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
b)
Rules are rules.
c)
Patriotism is important.
d)
One lie can become very destructive.
3.
Which of these quotes best supports the theme?
a)
"My parents are different. I'm lucky."
b)
"He wouldn't stop. She did ask him."
c)
"Peg, it's gotten out of hand. I don't know how...it seems there are these radio talk shows..."
d)
"You get a thing like this, a kid acting out, believe me, it's home."
4.
What is the best summary for the novel?
a)
A boy makes up a lie to get his teacher in trouble.
b)
A boy wants to get out of his teacher's class, so he makes up a lie and spins it out of control.
c)
People in a town are outraged that a boy wasn't allowed to sing the National Anthem.
d)
A teacher treats a student unfairly and everyone tries to stop her.
5.
"On March 28, March 29, and March 30, Philip Malloy caused a disturbance in his homeroom class (Margaret Narwin, teacher) by singing the national anthem in a loud, raucous, disrespectful manner."
IN THE SENTENCE ABOVE, WHAT IS A SYNONYM FOR "RAUCOUS?"
IN THE SENTENCE ABOVE, WHAT IS A SYNONYM FOR "RAUCOUS?"
a)
rowdy
b)
angrily
c)
harmless
d)
subdued
6.
The story of Philip's suspension becomes national news after...
a)
Philip is expelled
b)
Philip refuses to return to school
c)
Philip is invited to appear on the television morning show
d)
Other newspapers pick up the story from a wire service
7.
"I just want you to know that I think what you did was really mean...Narwin is one of the best teachers." Who said this?
a)
Allison Doresett
b)
Coach Jamison
c)
Dr. Doane
d)
Ken Barchet
8.
IS THE STATEMENT A FACT OR OPINION? "On the third occurrence, Philip Malloy was requested 1) to promise that he would show an attitude of respect toward our national anthem and 2) to apologize to his teacher and his classmates for his rude behavior. He refused, choosing the option of suspension himself."
a)
fact
b)
opinion
9.
"Such funds as are available for teacher support of this nature have already been allocated."
In the sentence above, what is a synonym for "allocated?"
In the sentence above, what is a synonym for "allocated?"
a)
shared
b)
distributed
c)
withheld
d)
owed
10.
"During the playing of the national anthem, he sang. Loudly. With no respect. Very loudly. To make a commotion. Obviously."
Is the statement above a fact or an opinion?
Is the statement above a fact or an opinion?
a)
fact
b)
opinion
11.
"What does the kid know other than his own, natural-born patriotism? And then this creep of a teacher comes along and squelches it."
In the sentence above, what is a synonym for "squelches?"
In the sentence above, what is a synonym for "squelches?"
a)
allows
b)
encourages
c)
extinguishes
d)
ignores
12.
"It doesn't matter if it's true or not true. It's what people are saying that's important." Who said this?
a)
Miss Narwin
b)
Dr. Doane
c)
Allison Doresett
d)
Superintendent Seymour
13.
Choose the effect that matches the cause.
Cause = Jake Barlow attacks Miss Narwin on his talk show.
Effect = ____________________________________
Cause = Jake Barlow attacks Miss Narwin on his talk show.
Effect = ____________________________________
a)
Miss Narwin receives hate mail.
b)
Miss Narwin gets fired.
c)
He doesn't question what Philip says about Miss Narwin.
d)
Allison Dorsett decides she doesn't like Philip after all.
14.
What decision did Miss Narwin make that helped propel the lie?
a)
She asked Mr. Lunser if he let the kids sing.
b)
She suspended Philip.
c)
She initially refused to do an interview and tell her side of the story.
d)
She took some administrative leave.
15.
What evidence in the text best supports the reason Ted Griffen joined in on the controversy?
a)
"I have this reporter I'm talking to...How about talking to me and her?"
b)
"This is a school, an American school, and parents have the right to expect that certain things, like values, will be taught."
c)
"I am shocked that a Harrison student should be suspended...for singing the National Anthem."
d)
"That I can be a forceful, productive member of the board is clear. It was I who made public this sad story..."
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