Characters
Ben's boss
Mr. Dexter
“I don’t know the words.”
Phil Malloy
to run track for Harrison High School
Phil Malloy
Harrison, New Hampshire - present day
setting
the playwright responsible for Julius Caesar
William Shakespeare
Her gravy is nearly as lumpy as her mashed potatoes.
Susan Malloy
“What is the point of installing computers, which my generation never needed…”
Ted Griffen
to impress his supervisor with his family’s accomplishments and “fame”
Ben Malloy
The realization, at the end of the novel, that Phil never even knew the words to the anthem.
situational irony
the book that a girl recommends to Phil
The Outsiders
This character’s untimely death took away Ben’s chance at being a contender.
his dad, Rico Malloy
“But what can I say? She’s been around since history began…”
Dr. Seymour
to get higher ratings with more listeners
Jake Barlow
Phil’s moments of questioning whether he has done the right thing would be an example of man vs. _____ conflict.
self
approximate ratio by which the school budget (levy) is defeated in the election
3 to 1
Besides Allison, name one of Doane’s other “witnesses”.
Cynthia Gambia or Ken Barchet
“You said he likes kids singing.”
to get the budget levy passed so the schools have operating money
Dr. Seymour
Seymour’s comment to Doane that he wants to see Narwin’s file immediately, and Seymour’s private talk with Griffen
foreshadowing
name of the private school Phil attends at the end of the story
Washington Academy
This St. Louis reporter shares a name with a Hollywood acting legend.
Robert Duval
“I know… and he always makes me laugh."
Allison Doresett
to put the best possible team in place for the season
Coach Jamison
Based on one’s perspective, the truth can be difficult to determine and recognize.
theme
Identify at least one community group that Ted Griffen speaks to while campaigning.
Chamber of Commerce (or Sunday Fellowship, Downtown Association, or Rotary Club)