Characters
"Phil, sometimes you have to go along, to get along."
Who is Coach Jamison.
Setting of the story
Harrison, New Hampshire
Harrison High.
What is the name of the school in the story?
"If a student creates a disturbance in a classroom, that's breaking a rule. An important rule."
Who is Dr. Palleni.
Who is the main protagonist?
Philip Malloy
This character gets a 'D' in English.
Who is Philip Malloy.
"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.
Ms. Narwin Coach Jamison, Dr. Palleni
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.
"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.
.Miss Narwin considers herself lucky to have great support from her Principals and the administration. (Why is this ironic?)
It's ironic because they don't support her in the end. They ask her to take a leave until the fall.
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
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.
Washington Academy
Philip's new school