Quotes
Who said, "It's what sports is all about, a rule is a rule, to get along you have to go along."
Coach Jamison
who's homeroom is philip first in?
Mr.Lunser
How does Miss Narwin feel abuout Philip's punishment?
she disagrees with it, and doesnt think he should be suspended
Why did Philip want to be transfered out of Miss Narwin's class?
He got a non passing grade which stopped him from doing track
anthem
a rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group
Who said, "I can't even stand looking at her. I have to find a way to get transferred out of her class."
Phillip Malloy
Who was the first reporter to interview and publish a story about philip?
Jennifer Stewart
What does Miss Narwin decide to do at the end of the book?
She quits her job, because she doesnt feel welcome
what is one example of how philip bends the truth to try to get more people on his side?
He says that none of the other students like her
He says Mr.Lunser used to let him sing in his homeroom
He says Miss Narwin is out to get him
candid
truthful and straightforward
who said, "you have to stick up for yourself that's all there is to it. Phil do what you think is right. well stand behind you."
Mr. Malloy
who was the only person to call in and defend miss Narwin on the radio talk show?
Roger
what reason did miss Narwin have for having philip leave the homeroom?
he was causing a disturbance and being disrespectful
what happens at the end of the book that shows philip was never actually singing the national anthem for patriotism?
At his new school when he was asked to sing he didnt know the words to the National Anthem
compelled
force or oblige someone to do something
"What do you say Phil, you get up, go back there and apologize to Miss Narwin. Then as far as I'm concerned, we forget it. Nothing on your record."
Dr.Palleni
what two students want to start a petition in favor of miss narwin at the end of the book?
Allison and Todd
what is something miss narwin did for philip in the begining of the story that shows she liked him
1) she tried to get him out of suspension 2)she gives him a pretty good grade on his winter exam even though he had stupid answers 3) she had told her sister that he was a nice boy
what did Philip lie to his parents about?
he lied to his parents about trying out for the track team and he misleads his parents about how miss narwin feels about him
confidential
important information meant to be kept a secret
"What I suspect here, we've got a personal problem. Ted, it's not the boy. It's the teacher."
Dr.Seymour
What is the name of the superintendent, principle, and assistant principle at Harrison High School?
Dr.Seymour, Dr.Doane, and Dr.Palleni
How many times is Philip removed from Miss Narwin's class?
3 times
what are the two most ironic points at the end of the book?
Philip couldnt join the track team at his new school and he doesnt know the words for the star spangled banner when he is asked to sing it
gallant
brave; herroic