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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. 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 says they are "colorful" and seems happy.
(d) She asks if the kids would mind if she plays some "beach" music.

2. In Chapter Four, "Word Detective," what are the neighborhood kids doing while Nick does homework?
(a) Playing baseball.
(b) Playing tag.
(c) Their own homework.
(d) Calling Nick on the phone.

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

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

5. What word does Nick invent for "pen"?
(a) Frindle.
(b) Drimble.
(c) Snimple.
(d) Grunible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Nick's mother buy him a new dictionary?

2. What prank does Nick play in his third-grade classroom?

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

4. Why is fifth grade different from third and fourth grades?

5. Why does Nick not use the introduction to his dictionary to write his report?

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