Characters
The main character, 9th grader.
Who is Philip Malloy
What song was Philip humming?
What reasons does Philip give for disliking Miss Narwin?
- She is strict
- She is "sweet then sour"
- She targets him
How does Philip's dad show he supports him?
What is through telling him to stand up for himself and to keep singing
What does raucous mean
harsh loud disturbing noise
English Teacher; struggles with the main character
Who is Miss Narwin
What sport does Philip want to try out for?
Why doesn't he try out?
What is track?
What is because he is failing English?
In the beginning of the book Miss Narwin feels this way about Philip
- Thinks he is a "middling" student
- Has potential
- Is intelligent but lazy
Philip is asked to do this to Miss Narwin by the assistant principal
What is apologize
Philip writes:
“It really hit the fan today. So much happened I have a headache. It’s going to take a while to think out. Actually, I don’t feel so great. In a way, the whole thing is stupid. But everybody says I was right. And I was.”
What can you infer about this passage
Philip's neighbor; runs for school board. IS ONLY INTERESTED IN PHILIP'S STORY TO HELP THEM WIN ON THE SCHOOL BOARD
Who is Ted Griffin
Best word to describe Mr. Lunser
What is a Comedian or funny
Miss Narwin and Philip not getting along together is an example of what type of conflict?
Character vs. Character
When Philip is sent to the office the first time he asks his assistant principal to do this
What is get him out of Miss Narwin's class
Jennifer wrote "“…The boy, Philip (Last name), who wished to sing in the spirit of patriotism, was then forced to remain home alone, since both his parents work.”
What is NOT true about this statement
What is that Philip wanted to sing in the spirit of patriotism
Philip feeling conflicted about what he has done to Miss Narwin is an example of what type of conflict?
Character vs. Self
Does Philip try in school? How do you know?
What is no because he finds studying and school boring and messes around
This character tells Philip to stand up for himself. This is ironic because this character feels targeted at work and they do not take their own advice.
Who is Mr. Malloy
Mr. Lunser calls Philip this knickname
What is Uncle Sam
What statement describes the novel Nothing but the Truth?
This is Miss Narwin's confidante (best friend) person she writes letters to and trust
Who is her sister (Anita)
Why did Philip begin acting out in school?
What is because he could not try out for track after he failed English
Dr. Seymour and Dr. Doane are most worried about ___________________ instead of Philip and/or Miss Narwin.
What is the school budget and the school's reputation
Jennifer Stewart writes an article about Philip. How would you describe it?
What is unfair or slanted
Dr. Seymour: I want to see the file on this Narwin woman.
Dr. Doane: Why?
Dr. Seymour: I have to decide what to do.
What can you infer from this passage?
What is Dr. Seymour is considering firing Miss Narwin