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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Chapter One, ("Nick") through Chapter Three, ("The Question") .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nick end up with extra homework on his first day of fifth grade?
(a) He tells the teacher that he does not think that homework is a good idea.
(b) He tries to distract his teacher with a question so that she forgets to give homework.
(c) He brags to the class that he did not do any homework in fourth grade.
(d) He gets caught trying to leave class a few minutes early.

2. Why is fifth grade different from third and fourth grades?
(a) The fifth graders get an extra recess because they are older.
(b) It is more serious because students are getting ready for middle school.
(c) It is at a different school building.
(d) The fifth graders are expected to do work in the summertime, before school starts.

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

4. Who gets in trouble for the prank that Nick plays on Mrs. Avery?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Janet.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Karen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of bird does Nick learn to do an impression of?

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

3. How does Nick's teacher react to the tropical island decorations?

4. What kind of kid is Nick, according to the book?

5. What state does Nick live in?

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