Characters
Setting
Students
School Personnel
Misc.
100

The fun homeroom teacher

Bernard Lunser

100

Where does the story mainly take place? 

Harrison, NH

100

What grade is Philip in?

9th

100

How long has Ms. Nawin been teaching?

21 Years

100

Out of Philip's parents, who supports his academics more?

His Mom

200

The Principal 

Gertrude Doane

200

What class is Philip failing?

English

200

What motivated Philip throughout the story?

Running / Joining the track team / Wanting to be an Olympic Athlete 

200

How do we know that Ms. Nawin is a good teacher? 

  • Most of her students like her

  • Students score higher on standardized tests 

  • She wants to take a course to better her teaching skills

200

What is the name of the track coach?

Coach Jamison

300

The Chairman of the School Board 

Gloria Harland

300

Where is Mr. Duval a reporter?

St. Louis, Missouri

300

What is the name of the book that Sarah Gloss recommends to Philip? 

The Outsiders

300

Does the general public support Ms. Narwin? 

No. They wanted her to be fired.

300

What do the newspapers report that Philip is suspended for what?

Patriotism 

400

The arrogant Talk Show Host

Jake Barlow

400

Where does Ms. Narwin move?

Florida

400

In general, how do the students in Philip's English class feel about Ms. Narwin? 

They think she is a fair teacher. 

400

Does the budget get passed?

NO.

400

Who suspends Philip? 

Dr. Joseph Palleni

500

The reporter who first reported on the story 

Jennifer Stewart

500

Where does Philip end up going to school?

Washington Academy 

500

Who starts the petition to get Philip to apologize to Ms. Narwin?

Allison and Todd

500

What does Ms. Narwin do at the end of the novel?

She retires to Florida.

500

What type of book of Nothing But The Truth?

Documentary Novel

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