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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 interesting fact about English does Mrs. Granger tell the class?
(a) It contains words borrowed from many other languages.
(b) It is the language with the most words.
(c) It is very difficult to learn.
(d) It is related to German.

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

3. 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?

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What school does Nick go to?

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

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

5. What does Mrs. Granger say about the dictionary?

(see the answer key)

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