Characters
Who is the Harrison High School assistant principal?
Dr. Joseph Palleni
Philip vs. Miss Narwin is an example of this type of conflict.
External, character vs. character
Why does Philip do poorly on his Call of the Wild exam?
He doesn't study or take the book seriously; he writes a "joke" answer on his test.
True or False: Allison Doresett and Phil's classmates also seem to dislike Miss Narwin.
What is Phil's punishment for singing/humming and creating a disturbance in homeroom?
He is suspended from school for two days.
Who does Miss Narwin address her letters to in which she complains about her students and teaching?
Her sister, Anita
Mr. Malloy has a work conflict with this character.
What is the title of the book Philip enjoys reading in his free time?
The Outsiders
What is ironic about the title of the book?
Who is Phil's original homeroom teacher?
Mr. Lunser
Who is the principal of Harrison High School?
Dr. Gertude Doane
What is Miss Narwin's internal conflict?
She feels out of touch with contemporary teaching.
What is a personality trait to describe Miss Narwin?
uptight
serious
old-fashioned
dedicated
Readers (we) know that Phil is lying to his parents about track, but Philip's parents do not know this information. What type of irony do we have when we know something that characters do not know?
What does Miss Narwin want to do with grant money?
take a class on contemporary teaching strategies
Who is the reporter who Mr. Malloy, Philip, and Ted Griffen speak with about the humming/singing during the anthem at school?
Ms. Jennifer Stewart
What problem does Philip's English grade create?
He is ineligible to try out for the track team.
What is the Harrison High School rule about sport eligibility?
Students need a passing grade in all classes.
Why does Mr. Malloy support Philip?
- Mr. Malloy is more into sports than school.
- He feels powerless at work, so he is using Phil's situation to feel powerful.
How many times does Phil sing/hum in Miss Narwin's homeroom before the suspension?
three times
Who is the Harrison High School superintendent?
Dr. Albert Seymour
External, character vs. society
What is Coach Jamison's advice to Philip about English Class?
The coach tells Philip to speak to Miss Narwin.
Describe Dr. Palleni's attitude when speaking with Mrs. Malloy.
He cuts her off, and he does not really answer her questions about why Phil is being suspended.
Dr. Palleni moves Phil back to Mr. Lunser's homeroom. Does this solve Philip's problem? Why or why not?
This does not solve Phil's problem. His real issue is with his grade in English; if he's still in Miss Narwin's English class, he will not be able to try out for track or fix his report card grade.