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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. Who gets angry about the sand in the hallway?
(a) Mrs. Granger.
(b) Manny.
(c) Nick's teacher.
(d) Students from other classrooms.

2. What school does Nick's brother go to?
(a) He is a high school student.
(b) He is an elementary school student.
(c) He is a college student.
(d) He is a middle school student.

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

4. 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 if the kids would mind if she plays some "beach" music.
(c) She asks Nick to stop making a mess.
(d) She says they are "colorful" and seems happy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Mrs. Granger finally cut Nick off and end his report?

3. What is the first important thing that happens when Nick and Janet are walking home together after school?

4. Why do Nick and Janet miss the bus?

5. What is "phase two" of Nick's plan for his report?

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