Someone who is on the alert or watchful is being....
What is "vigilant"?
100
These two important educational issues were addressed in the April 5th election.
What are choosing new school board members and voting on the proposed school budget?
100
When questioned by Jennifer Stewart about whether there was school rule against singing the national anthem, this person stated, "Of course not...We do not have such a rule."
Who is Dr. Seymour?
100
It is the way Miss Narwin's attitude in homeroom differs from Mr. Lunser's.
What is that Miss Narwin respects the rule for silence, but Mr. Lunser doesn't take the rule too seriously?
100
When Philip returned to school after his suspension, this person asked if he would like to sing.
Who is Mr. Lunser?
200
Being rude, disobedient or arrogant is showing this...
What is "insolence"?
200
Mrs. Malloy concluded that the school must have felt there was something wrong in Miss Narwin's homeroom when this happened.
What is when Philip's homeroom assignment was changed?
200
We can tell that Jake Barlow is not impartial on his show because he does this...
What is encourage callers who agree with him and ridicule those who do not?
200
This is the one person who tried to tell Miss Narwin's side of the story.
Who is Robert Duval?
200
From this diary entry, it was clear that Philip was having a change of heart toward Miss Narwin.
What is when Philip wondered if he should ask Miss Narwin for extra work?
300
To forgive or to overlook is to do this.
What is "condone"?
300
Dr. Seymour finds this in Miss Narwin's school file that he plans to use against her.
What is her letter requesting a grant stating that she felt "a little out of touch with today's students"?
300
Both Mr. and Mrs. Malloy truly believe that Philip's reason for the disturbance in class is due to this.
What is Philip's patriotism?
300
It is how Miss Narwin learned that the story about Philip had been written in newspapers throughout the country.
What is from her sister, Anita?
300
It is the way Philip's dad tried to show him his support.
What is by talking to their neighbor who was running for the school board?
400
A biased, singular, or particular point of view...
What is "slanted"?
400
"Most of the students at Harrison High supported Miss Narwin" is an example of this type of statement.
What is a valid generalization?
400
This person created his own "truth" after hearing Philip's story and used it in speeches he made as he ran for the school board.
Who is Ted Griffen?
400
Miss Narwin agrees to an interview with Robert Duval because she believes this...
What is that he is a fair reporter who will give her a chance to defend herself?
400
Philip decides to leave Harrison High and go to Washington Academy after this happened.
What is because a petition was being sent around the school by Allison and Todd to get Philip to admit he was wrong?
500
Something that is vague or difficult to understand...
What is "obscure"?
500
Dr. Doane suggested that Miss Narwin do this when the news story about Philip hit all the newspapers.
What is take the day off from school?
500
Because Miss Narwin does not feel that the truth will be told about her, she decides to do this.
What is to resign from teaching?
500
Miss Narwin suspects that Dr. Seymour and Dr. Doane's offer to take a leave of absence from school is for this reason.
What is to get her out of the way so that the school budget vote will pass?
500
It is the reason that Philip is in tears at the end of the novel.
What is because he does not know the words to the "Star-Spangled Banner"?