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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. When do Nick's parents expect homework to be done?
(a) Before bedtime.
(b) They do not have a rule about this.
(c) Right after school.
(d) Before dinner.

2. What do the students tell the reporter they have started doing with the word "frindle"?
(a) They are trying to get their older siblings to start using the word, too.
(b) They are making t-shirts with the word on them.
(c) They have started writing it in their punishment sentences.
(d) They are trying to use it in assignments whenever they can.

3. How does Nick feel after the newspaper article is published?
(a) Awkward and pressured.
(b) Excited and happy.
(c) Sad and worried.
(d) Angry and embarrassed.

4. Why does the photographer not just take a different picture of the fifth grade class?
(a) He thinks that the picture is funny.
(b) He is out of film.
(c) There is not enough time.
(d) He does not realize what they have done.

5. How does Mrs. Granger respond to the students using the word so much after picture day?
(a) She makes Nick stay after school and write an apology for the spoiled picture.
(b) She makes up her own silly word for "pen."
(c) She tries to ignore it.
(d) She announces that she will punish anyone who uses the word "frindle."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Nick that calling a pen a "frindle" is a funny idea?

2. Why does Mrs. Granger finally cut Nick off and end his report?

3. What is the name of Nick's local newspaper?

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?

5. When Mr. Allen asks Nick to put an end to everyone using the word "frindle," what does Nick tell him?

(see the answer key)

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