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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter Ten, ("Freedom of the Press") through Chapter Twelve, ("Airwaves").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells the reporter "it is not a battle" (61)?
(a) Mrs. Granger.
(b) Mrs. Chatham.
(c) Nick.
(d) Mrs. Allen.

2. What does Mrs. Allen tell Mrs. Chatham when Mrs. Chatham finishes explaining the problem at school?
(a) She is embarrassed that Nick ruined the fifth grade picture.
(b) She wants her son removed from Mrs. Granger's class.
(c) She is very sorry that her son has been disrespectful.
(d) She thinks that the school is making a big deal over nothing.

3. What question does Mrs. Granger stop Nick's report to ask at the very beginning?
(a) Where is this information from?
(b) How long will this report be?
(c) Does the report have a title?
(d) Did you do the research by yourself?

4. After his meeting with Mrs. Granger in Chapter Eight, "Mightier than the Sword," what does Nick suddenly realize?
(a) Mrs. Granger has a better sense of humor than he realized.
(b) Mrs. Granger is enjoying the battle against Nick.
(c) Mrs. Granger is willing to do anything to defeat Nick.
(d) Mrs. Granger is sad that Nick does not respect her.

5. What does Mrs. Granger say about the dictionary?
(a) It is just a book.
(b) It is the law.
(c) It is the truth.
(d) It is easily changed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Nick and his friends plan for school picture day?

2. Why does Nick not use the introduction to his dictionary to write his report?

3. How do the students at Nick's school react when they hear about the class picture?

4. Why does the newspaper article stir up trouble?

5. Why does the author have many different characters repeat the sentence, "What is the meaning of this?" (68-69)?

(see the answer key)

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