Characters
He was suspended from school for humming the "Star Spangled Banner."
Who is Philip Malloy
"Phil, sometimes you have to go along, to get along."
Who is Coach Jamison.
The scenario (what happened in the book) that describes the following theme - "Sometimes you have to go along to get along."
Philip decides to "buck the system". He chooses to be disruptive instead of doing what he's asked to do to succeed in Miss Narwin's class
Harrison High.
What is the name of the school in the story?
"Call of the Wild"
What is the title of the classic novel Phil is reading in his English class that he has no interest in.
The English teacher everyone turns against.
Who is Miss Narwin.
"If a student creates a disturbance in a classroom, that's breaking a rule. An important rule."
Who is Dr. Palleni.
Mr. Duval, the reporter from the St. Louis newspaper, called to talk with Miss Narwin because he wanted to hear "her side of the story." (What theme does this describe?)
What event from the book describes the following theme: "There are two sides to every story."
This character gets a 'D' in English.
Who is Philip Malloy.
"New Approaches to the Teaching of Literature for Today's Students"
What is the name of the class that Miss Narwin asks to take to improve her teaching.
The journalist who first writes about Philip's story.
Who is Jennifer Stewart.
"In class - English class - he just sits there, you know, like he's bored and can't stand anything she says...I think he was doing it to get Miss Narwin in trouble."
Who is Allison Doresett.
Philip does not tell the whole truth to the reporter at Mr. Griffen's house. His "white lie" helps propel a huge exaggeration of what really happened in Miss Narwin's room. (What theme does this represent?)
What does Philip do that expresses the following theme: "Exaggerating the truth can be as harmful as lying."
Quote - "Suspended for Patriotism"
What is the quote of the article first reporting Philip's situation.
The scapegoat for Harrison High School.
Who is Miss Narwin.
The girl who likes Philip, but eventually turns against him.
Who is Allison Doresett
"I mean, there are the three R's - reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic - and the three P's - prayer, patriotism, and parents. At least, that's my notion of schooling."
Who is Jake Barlow.
The St. Louis Dispatch
What is the name of the newspaper that Mr. Duval reported for.
Dr. Palleni offers Philip the chance to __________ to Miss Narwin.
What is apologize
The boy who works out with Philip.
Who is Todd Becker.
It doesn't matter if it's true or not true, it's what people are saying that's important."
Who is Dr. Seymour.
What is ironic about Philip's dad telling Philip to stand up for himself against Miss Narwin for singing the "National Anthem" during homeroom.
This is ironic because Philip's dad gets yelled at by his boss and does not stand up for himself, but tells Philip HE should stand up for himself.
This is the thing that Dr. Seymour is most worried about.
What is the school budget.
Griffen.
Running for school board, Phillips neighbor.