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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapter Thirteen, ("Ripples") through Chapter Fifteen, ("And the Winner Is").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While they are talking with Mrs. Chatham, how does Nick's father look?
(a) Amused.
(b) Angry.
(c) Embarrassed.
(d) Bored.

2. In Chapter 14, "Inside Nick," what changes for Nick after his conversation with Mrs. Granger?
(a) Instead of being worried, he is angry.
(b) He is much more anxious.
(c) Instead of being quiet, he is loud all of the time.
(d) He gets his confidence back.

3. Who is the author of Frindle?
(a) Brian Selznick.
(b) Chris Van Allsburg.
(c) Andrew Clements.
(d) Simon Schuster.

4. What is in the envelope that gets delivered to the newspaper reporter at work on the morning after she interviews people at the school?
(a) The fifth grade class picture.
(b) A copy of Mrs. Granger's "frindle" punishment policy.
(c) A pen labeled "frindle."
(d) A statement from Nick.

5. Why does the principal allow the reporter to talk to Mrs. Granger?
(a) Because she does not think that Mrs. Granger will be willing to talk to the reporter.
(b) Because Mrs. Granger asked to talk to the reporter.
(c) Because she really cannot stop it from happening, anyway.
(d) Because she thinks that Mrs. Granger will do a good job defending the school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an important surprise that Nick receives from reading Mrs. Granger's letter in Chapter Fifteen, "And the Winner Is"?

2. Why do Nick and Janet miss the bus?

3. Who has the idea to get every fifth grader to ask Mrs. Granger for a "frindle"?

4. What is the first thing that Nick does with his trust fund money?

5. In Chapter 14, "Inside Nick," what does Mrs. Granger notice about Nick?

(see the answer key)

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