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

2. How does Nick's teacher react to the tropical island decorations?
(a) She sighs and tells Nick that he is being childish.
(b) She asks Nick to stop making a mess.
(c) She asks if the kids would mind if she plays some "beach" music.
(d) She says they are "colorful" and seems happy.

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

4. Why did Nick's mother buy him a new dictionary?
(a) Nick asked her for it.
(b) Their old dictionary was for very young children.
(c) Their old dictionary was too hard for Nick to read.
(d) Mrs. Granger asked families to do this.

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