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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 prank does Nick play in his fourth-grade classroom?
(a) He convinces the teacher that his name is "Jeff."
(b) He hides the dictionaries.
(c) He makes bird noises.
(d) He turns his class into a tropical island.

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

3. How does Nick's teacher react to the tropical island decorations?
(a) She says they are "colorful" and seems happy.
(b) She asks if the kids would mind if she plays some "beach" music.
(c) She sighs and tells Nick that he is being childish.
(d) She asks Nick to stop making a mess.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What state does Nick live in?

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

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

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