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

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

3. Who is the author of Frindle?
(a) Chris Van Allsburg.
(b) Simon Schuster.
(c) Andrew Clements.
(d) Brian Selznick.

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

5. What is the name of the dictionary writer that Nick tells the class about?
(a) Samuel Johnson.
(b) James Redding Ware.
(c) Robert Cawdrey.
(d) Noah Webster.

Short Answer Questions

1. What state does Nick live in?

2. What word does Nick invent for "pen"?

3. What is Nick's older brother's name?

4. What is Nick's last name?

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

(see the answer key)

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