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Nothing But the Truth Quiz for Experts | Authors

This is a quiz on the book "Nothing But the Truth" by Avi. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Jacifan. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Jacifan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
141,394

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
597

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

1. Why doesn't Philip join the track team? Hint

he doesn't like track

the coach hates him

he's mad at the coach

his grades aren't good enough

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2. Who tries to sit next to Philip on the bus? Hint

Terri

Kenny

Pamela

Allison

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3. What subject does Miss Narwin teach? Hint

English

algebra

science

history

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4. To what school do the Malloys think about sending Philip? Hint

Lincoln Academy

Wilson Academy

Roosevelt Academy

Washington Academy

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5. A reporter phones the school, asking if there is a rule against singing . . . what song? Hint

"America the Beautiful"

"The Star-Spangled Banner"

"America"

"God Bless America"

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6. What relation is Mr. Griffen to the Malloys? Hint

cousin

employer

best friend

neighbor

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7. For how long was Philip suspended? Hint

a day

four days

two days

a week

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8. In which state does this story take place? Hint

Vermont

New Jersey

New Hampshire

Rhode Island

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9. Thousands of letters are sent to the school and Philip. Who receives the negative letters -- the school or Philip?

Answer: (One Word -- either school or Philip)

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10. What is the name of Philip's aunt? Hint

Elizabeth

Naomi

Becky

Melanie

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Why doesn't Philip join the track team?

Answer: his grades aren't good enough

His grades are too low for him to get into the track team, although he loves to run.

2. Who tries to sit next to Philip on the bus?

Answer: Allison

Allison likes him a little bit and tries to make friends with him.

3. What subject does Miss Narwin teach?

Answer: English

Philip hates English and he hates Miss Narwin as a teacher.

4. To what school do the Malloys think about sending Philip?

Answer: Washington Academy

After Philip starts claiming that he's been discouraged from being patriotic, his parents consider sending him to a different school.

5. A reporter phones the school, asking if there is a rule against singing . . . what song?

Answer: "The Star-Spangled Banner"

Philip sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" during classtime to irritate his teacher, and when she told him to stop, he told everyone that she was being unpatriotic.

6. What relation is Mr. Griffen to the Malloys?

Answer: neighbor

Mr. Griffen becomes Philip's lawyer.

7. For how long was Philip suspended?

Answer: two days

He got suspended for distracting the class by singing.

8. In which state does this story take place?

Answer: New Hampshire

Philip makes such a big deal out of this case that people out in California and Washington hear about it.

9. Thousands of letters are sent to the school and Philip. Who receives the negative letters -- the school or Philip?

Answer: school

The school gets a lot of flak for not letting Philip sing "The Star-Spangled Banner."

10. What is the name of Philip's aunt?

Answer: Becky

Philip starts going to school out in her district.

Source: Author Jacifan

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