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. What makes the school secretary irritated when the newspaper reporter asks her about "frindle"?
(a) She is tired of talking to reporters.
(b) She has to talk to parents about it all day.
(c) She thinks that making up a word is ridiculous.
(d) She has never really like Nick.

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

3. 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 she thinks that Mrs. Granger will do a good job defending the school.
(c) Because Mrs. Granger asked to talk to the reporter.
(d) Because she really cannot stop it from happening, anyway.

4. What is happening in Mrs. Granger's room when the newspaper reporter arrives?
(a) Nick's language arts class.
(b) The room is completely empty.
(c) A school newspaper meeting.
(d) After school detention.

5. What is "phase two" of Nick's plan for his report?
(a) Asking a question about who decides what words mean.
(b) Reading from his dictionary's introduction.
(c) Making up the word "frindle."
(d) Inviting the class to make up their own words.