NBTT CHAPTER #16-19

candid

truthful and straightforward; frank.

dismayed

feeling unhappy and disappointed

evenhanded

not favoring one over another

expedite

make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

marrow

a soft, fatty, vascular tissue in the interior cavities of bones that is a major site of blood cell production

majority

the greater number

minors

under the age of majority

misconstrue

interpret it wrongly

naive

having or showing a lack of experience, judgment, or information; credulous

petition

a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.

privacy

distanced from everything

prohibits

to forbid (an action, activity, etc.) by authority or law:

prudent

acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

publicity

notice or attention given to someone or something by the media.

resign

to give up a job or position

sabbatical

a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel, traditionally one year for every seven years worked.

vaguely

in a way that is unclear, imprecise, or uncertain:

how many telegrams did Miss Narwin receive?

Over 200

A memo was issued stating that there is NO rule that prohibits singing of the “national anthem”

What is the name of the reporter who is interested in Miss Narwin’s side of the story?

The name of the reporter was Robert Duval

Philip asks Miss Narwin for what and she responds how?

Philip asks for extra credit

Who is Philip’s new English teacher?

Mr. Keegan

The superintendent wants Miss Narwin to do what? Take a break

Take a break

What two reasons make Philip not want to go to school?

Because of his class mates and because he doesnt want any more publicity

Miss Narwin is thinking about doing this?

Resigning

Who is responsible for Philip’s suspension?

Dr.Palleni

What is the name of Philip’s new school?

Washington Academy

Philip’s new school does not have what but it has what

Track, Soccer

Explain what happens in Philip’s new homeroom class.

Philip starts to cry because the teacher asks him to sing the national anthem but he doesnt know the words