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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 is the name of the dictionary writer that Nick tells the class about?
(a) James Redding Ware.
(b) Noah Webster.
(c) Samuel Johnson.
(d) Robert Cawdrey.

2. Who puts an end to the tropical island theme in Nick's classroom?
(a) The teacher.
(b) Nick's mother.
(c) Nick.
(d) The principal.

3. What is different for Nick about the homework in Mrs. Granger's class?
(a) The homework is too difficult, and he does not understand it.
(b) It is the first homework he has ever had.
(c) It is the first time he has had a lot of homework.
(d) The homework is very easy for him.

4. What is the first important thing that happens when Nick and Janet are walking home together after school?
(a) Janet finds a pen.
(b) Nick remembers making up a word when he was two years old.
(c) Janet tells Nick that he should stop wasting their time in class.
(d) Nick realizes that he has the power to name things.

5. Why do Nick and Janet miss the bus?
(a) Mrs. Granger keeps them after school.
(b) They have a soccer game.
(c) They are busy talking and lose track of time.
(d) They have a school newspaper meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of Frindle?

2. What is "phase two" of Nick's plan for his report?

3. How does Nick's teacher react to the tropical island decorations?

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

5. What kind of bird does Nick learn to do an impression of?

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