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

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

3. What kind of bird does Nick learn to do an impression of?
(a) Robin.
(b) Blackbird.
(c) Blue jay.
(d) Crow.

4. Why do Nick and Janet miss the bus?
(a) They are busy talking and lose track of time.
(b) Mrs. Granger keeps them after school.
(c) They have a school newspaper meeting.
(d) They have a soccer game.

5. Who puts an end to the tropical island theme in Nick's classroom?
(a) The teacher.
(b) Nick.
(c) Nick's mother.
(d) The principal.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In Chapter Six, "The Big Idea," what word does Nick remember inventing when he was two years old?

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