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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter Seven, ("Word Wars") through Chapter Nine, ("Chess").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What question is Mrs. Granger answering when she says "You do, Nicholas" (29)?
(a) Who wastes time in class?
(b) Who decides what words mean?
(c) Who sets a bad example for other students?
(d) Who knows the most about the dictionary?

2. What is Nick's older brother's name?
(a) John.
(b) James.
(c) Chris.
(d) Pete.

3. What school does Nick's brother go to?
(a) He is a middle school student.
(b) He is an elementary school student.
(c) He is a college student.
(d) He is a high school student.

4. Where does Nick choose to introduce his new word to the school?
(a) Mrs. Granger's class.
(b) In the hallway before school starts.
(c) The lunchroom.
(d) The school newspaper.

5. What state does Nick live in?
(a) New Hampshire.
(b) Wisconsin.
(c) New York.
(d) Minnesota.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Four, "Word Detective," what are the neighborhood kids doing while Nick does homework?

2. How does Nick introduce his new word?

3. Who gets in trouble for the prank that Nick plays on Mrs. Avery?

4. What is Nick's last name?

5. While they are talking with Mrs. Chatham, how does Nick's father look?

(see the answer key)

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