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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 "Mrs. Granger has kept Nick after school so much that everyone thinks she wants to adopt him" (63)?
(a) Nick.
(b) Pete.
(c) John.
(d) Janet.

2. When Mr. Allen asks Nick to put an end to everyone using the word "frindle," what does Nick tell him?
(a) He will do his best.
(b) It is not really under his control anymore.
(c) It will probably die out on its own.
(d) He wishes that his father would be on his side.

3. How do the students at Nick's school react when they hear about the class picture?
(a) They all start using the word "frindle."
(b) They think it was wrong to spoil the picture.
(c) They all try to think of something funny to do in their class pictures.
(d) They think it is great that Nick and his friends upset the teachers.

4. What interesting fact about English does Mrs. Granger tell the class?
(a) It is very difficult to learn.
(b) It is related to German.
(c) It is the language with the most words.
(d) It contains words borrowed from many other languages.

5. What is the name of Nick's local newspaper?
(a) The Westfield Gazette.
(b) The Westfield Journal.
(c) The New Haven Journal.
(d) The New Haven Gazette.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What question is Mrs. Granger answering when she says "You do, Nicholas" (29)?

4. What is happening in Mrs. Granger's room when the newspaper reporter arrives?

5. Why does Mrs. Granger not give Nick the letter that she has written to him?

(see the answer key)

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