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. Why does Nick not use the introduction to his dictionary to write his report?
(a) The introduction to his dictionary is missing.
(b) It does not have any useful information.
(c) He does not realize it is there until he has already written his report.
(d) It is above his reading level.

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

3. How does Nick end up with extra homework on his first day of fifth grade?
(a) He tells the teacher that he does not think that homework is a good idea.
(b) He tries to distract his teacher with a question so that she forgets to give homework.
(c) He brags to the class that he did not do any homework in fourth grade.
(d) He gets caught trying to leave class a few minutes early.

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

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