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

2. Who is Nick's third-grade teacher?
(a) Mrs. Allen.
(b) Mrs. Granger.
(c) Miss Deaver.
(d) Mrs. Avery.

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

4. What is Nick's last name?
(a) Deaver.
(b) Avery.
(c) Allen.
(d) Granger.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do Nick and Janet miss the bus?

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

4. What prank does Nick play in his fourth-grade classroom?

5. What state does Nick live in?

(see the answer key)

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