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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 state does Nick live in?
(a) New Hampshire.
(b) New York.
(c) Minnesota.
(d) Wisconsin.

2. What does Mrs. Granger tell Nick about the word "pen"?
(a) It comes from another language and so it is not really an English word, anyway.
(b) It is her favorite word.
(c) She does not like the word either, but that does not mean Nick can just replace it.
(d) It has a long history and makes sense.

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

4. 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.

5. Who tells the reporter "Mrs. Granger has kept Nick after school so much that everyone thinks she wants to adopt him" (63)?
(a) Pete.
(b) John.
(c) Janet.
(d) Nick.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Nick's last name?

3. What school does Nick's brother go to?

4. Who has the idea to get every fifth grader to ask Mrs. Granger for a "frindle"?

5. Who tells the reporter "it is not a battle" (61)?

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