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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapter Thirteen, ("Ripples") through Chapter Fifteen, ("And the Winner Is").

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 14, "Inside Nick," who is the first person to notice that something is bothering Nick?
(a) Mrs. Granger.
(b) Janet.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

3. Why does the newspaper article stir up trouble?
(a) It contains lies about Nick.
(b) It contains lies about the school.
(c) It asks everyone in town to start using the word "frindle."
(d) It is very dramatic.

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

5. Why does the author have many different characters repeat the sentence, "What is the meaning of this?" (68-69)?
(a) To show the reader what is important.
(b) To be funny.
(c) To show that characters are not really paying attention.
(d) To make sure the reader knows how serious the problem is.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Mrs. Granger stop Nick's report to ask at the very beginning?

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

3. In Chapter 14, "Inside Nick," what old promise of Mrs. Granger's does Nick start to wonder about?

4. What is in the envelope that gets delivered to the newspaper reporter at work on the morning after she interviews people at the school?

5. In the beginning of Chapter 13, "Ripples," how is Westfield dealing with the "frindle" issue?

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