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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter Four, ("Word Detective") through Chapter Six, ("The Big Idea").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What school does Nick go to?
(a) Roosevelt Elementary.
(b) Lincoln Elementary.
(c) Washington Elementary.
(d) Hayes Elementary.

2. In Chapter Six, "The Big Idea," what word does Nick remember inventing when he was two years old?
(a) Fishika.
(b) Bunterbo.
(c) Lolomo.
(d) Gwagala.

3. Why does Mrs. Granger finally cut Nick off and end his report?
(a) Toward the end of his report, Nick just starts making things up.
(b) The last part of the report does not make sense.
(c) She knows that he is just trying to waste class time.
(d) He is repeating the same ideas over and over.

4. What does Mrs. Granger say about the dictionary?
(a) It is the law.
(b) It is easily changed.
(c) It is the truth.
(d) It is just a book.

5. What prank does Nick play in his fourth-grade classroom?
(a) He makes bird noises.
(b) He turns his class into a tropical island.
(c) He convinces the teacher that his name is "Jeff."
(d) He hides the dictionaries.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Nick's fifth-grade language arts teacher?

2. What word does Nick invent for "pen"?

3. What is the name of the dictionary writer that Nick tells the class about?

4. Why do Nick and Janet miss the bus?

5. How does Nick end up with extra homework on his first day of fifth grade?

(see the answer key)

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