WorksheetsNBTT Review
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
How does the setting of this story influence the plot?
It allows the characters to see each other’s viewpoints and explore their own values.
It creates an environment of teacher and student expectations which leads to conflicts.
It gives the characters an opportunity to see a problem.
It offers the characters a chance to form new relationships
Which is the best summary for the discussion between Coach Earl Jamison and Phillip Mallow starting on page 21?
Phillip goes in to talk to Coach Jamison because he is having trouble with Miss Narwin. Coach suggests talking to her or getting his schedule changed. Phillip finds out his grades are keeping him from try out for track.
Coach Jamison calls Phillip in to tell him that because of his failing English grade, he cannot try out for track. Phillip doesn’t know that was a rule, and Coach asks him to talk to Miss Narwin or do extra work to try to get the problem solved.
Coach Jamison calls in Phillip to tell him how excited he is to have a talented runner on the track team this year. After looking at his grade, Coach tells Phillip that he can’t try out for track because of his English grade. Coach agrees to talk to Narwin, and Phillip agrees to do extra credit.
Coach Jamison and Phillip talk during the first day of track tryouts. Coach tells Phillips he can’t try out because of his failing English grade. Phillips tells him he didn’t know that was a rules and that he’s only failing because Miss Narwin is too hard on him. Coach suggests that Phillip might want to move to a different English teacher.
Based on her actions, the answer that best characterizes Miss Narwin is --
Vengeful
Apathetic
Irate
Passionate
When Philip blames Miss Narwin for his poor English grade, the reader can infer that he —
doesn’t accept responsibility for his actions
thinks Miss Narwin is unfair to everybody
understands the situation accurately
would do better with another teacher
Avi reveals his characters by all of the following methods except —
quoting what they say
showing how they act
telling how others respond to them
stating their traits directly
How does the first person point of view from Miss Narwin’s letters to her sister affect the reader’s understanding of the conflict?
The letters show how angry Miss Narwin gets at her students for not taking her seriously.
The letters show Miss Narwin’s internal conflict about what she should do with her career.
The letters show that Miss Narwin is most concerned about being a good teacher, not that she dislikes Phillip.
The letters show how Miss Narwin is trying to gather support for her side of the conflict with Phillip.
How are Mr. Seymour’s priorities different than the other people who work in the school system?
He is most concerned with supporting teachers.
He is interested in making sure the marching band is the best in state.
He is most involved in getting to the bottom of the truth of the situation.
He is intent on getting the budget passed for the district.
What is the actual truth behind Philip’s suspension from school?
Miss Narwin suspended him for singing the National Anthem.
Dr. Palleni suspended him for being sent out of class twice in one week.
Dr. Doane suspended him for refusing to apologize to Miss Narwin
Dr. Palleni suspended him for breaking the rule that states that singing during the National Anthem is not allowed.
How does Ted Griffen use this conflict for his own benefit?
He uses the situation to get back at Miss Narwin because she divorced him.
He wants to be famous around the town of Harrison.
He reports it to the paper in his interview and puts in all his election speeches
He is passionate about school reform and wants to change how the school district works.
Which line from Phillip tells you that he is not telling the whole truth?
…she got real mad and started to yell at me to stop
She’s so old-fashioned. Boring
I can handle her.
She is the stupidest teacher…
Which character is responsible for the letters being sent to Miss Narwin?
Phil Malloy
Jake Barlow
Ted Griffen
Mr. Malloy
Irony is a contrast between expectation and reality. It is ironic that Philip —
doesn’t know the words to the anthem
runs track at Harrison High after the incident
passes English at the end of the year
likes Mr. Lunser’s homeroom better
What words in page 177, paragraph 2 help the reader understand what prudent means?
Community, proposal
School, voters
Productive compromises, thoughtful budget
Urge, perfectly clear
What is the reason for Philip’s conflict with Miss Narwin?
Miss Narwin doesn’t like Philip from the first day of school.
Philip’s worst subject is English, and she is the teacher.
Philip doesn’t take Miss Narwin’s class seriously and makes jokes.
Miss Narwin doesn’t think Philip deserves to be on the track team.
Based on his actions, which answer best characterizes Dr. Palleni?
Consistent
Self-Centered
Resourceful
Empathetic
The coach doesn’t want Philip on the track team, even if his grades improve, because —
he already has enough people on the team
he is a good friend of Miss Narwin
good team members have to follow rules
Philip is not a fast enough runner
