CHARACTERS
LANGUAGE ARTS
PLOT & SETTING
BOOK DETAILS
POTPOURRI
100
Describe Phillip Using 3 adjectives.
Obnoxious, lazy, stubborn
100
Look at page 42, 56, or 86. What type of figurative language example can you find?
Idioms
100
Name of Philip's school.
Harrison HS
100
Nothing But the Truth is a ____________ novel.
Documentary
100
How is written speech punctuated.
Using " " marks and dialogue tags. Example: On page 58, Mr. Malloy says to Philip, "Remember. You stick up for your rights. I'll be there."
200
Give 3 details about Philip that describe his character.
Cares more about Track (making the team and impressing girls) than school: Does not tell the whole truth: Makes excuses instead of taking responsibility
200
What is an antagonist?
antagonist= "the bad guy": An antagonist acts in ways or says things that disrupt or affect other main characters in negative ways.
200
City and state story takes place.
Harrison, NH
200
Name 3 types of writing used in this novel.
Memo, Diary, Letter
200
What is the name and author of the book from Miss Narwin's class that Philip despises?
Call of the Wild by Jack London
300
Give 3 details about Miss Narwin.
Miss Narwin: loves fine literature, is frustrated with the students and specifically Phillip, writes to her sister Anita often describing her frustrations
300
Name 2 Antagonists in the novel.
Philip - to himself, Miss Narwin
300
Can you predict the climax of the story? Use evidence from the book to support your answer.
Example: Philip might continue not telling the whole truth, and at the climax of the story, his actions will start to work against him.
300
Avi is the winner of the Newbery Medal? True or False.
True.
300
Finish the lyric, "Oh, say, can you see ___________"
by the dawn's early light
400
Describe 2 situations when Phillip says/feels a certain way, but it doesn't match reality.
Phillip tells his father "Just because you [tried out for track] doesn't mean that I have to," when in reality, Phillip isn't trying out because his grades are bad: Phillip tells his family and friends that Miss Narwin has it out for him, but in reality, he is not doing any of the work in class
400
Imagine Philip is writing a persuasive letter to the Principal explaining why he should be allowed on the track team. What might be some of his reasons? Give at least 2. Use what you know about Philip's character.
1. "I didn't know the rule about grades and sports, so it is unfair that I am still being held responsible." 2. "It is Miss Narwin's fault! She is out to get me and purposely gives me poor grades because she doesn't want me to be able to run track."
400
Mr. Malloy is frustrated for more than one reason. What are two reasons why he is feeling frustrated/upset?
1. Philip is not trying out for track, 2. He is having trouble at work with the boss
400
Give 3 possible themes of the novel.
Manipulation of facts, media bias, distortion of the truth, immaturity, truth and self-interest
400
What is the last line of the Star-Spangled Banner?
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave
500
Write an alliteration to describe the character of Mr. Lunser or Miss Narwin.
Mr. Lunser: Loud Looney Lunser, Miss Narwin: Literature Loving Lady
500
Based on what you know about Philip's character, how might his parent's "support" actually hurt Philip later on? Predict and explain.
Philip's parents are supporting his explanations and harsh feelings about Miss Narwin, however, Philip is not telling the whole truth. Philip may start to act out worse and continue having problems with Miss Narwin because he may feel that he has power with his parents behind him. He may never be able to join the track team.
500
Describe at least 2 events that are rising actions.
Philip finds out that he can't join the track team because of his bad grades. Mr. and Mrs. Malloy "support" Philip's negative feelings about Miss Narwin. Miss Narwin's grant request was rejected, but the Principal told her she was "the best English teacher" in the school.
500
Using your book, locate the Dedication, the most recent Publication year, and the Publisher.
Dedication: Betty Miles, Pub. Year: 1991, Publisher: Harper Trophy
500
What does Miss Narwin feel "lucky" to have in the novel? Why does Philip also state that he is "lucky?"
Miss Narwin - Good/caring principal, Philip: Supportive parents
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