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

2. What is "phase two" of Nick's plan for his report?
(a) Making up the word "frindle."
(b) Reading from his dictionary's introduction.
(c) Inviting the class to make up their own words.
(d) Asking a question about who decides what words mean.

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

4. Who is the author of Frindle?
(a) Simon Schuster.
(b) Chris Van Allsburg.
(c) Andrew Clements.
(d) Brian Selznick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Nick's third-grade teacher?

2. What is different for Nick about the homework in Mrs. Granger's class?

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

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

5. What interesting fact about English does Mrs. Granger tell the class?

(see the answer key)

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