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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 does Mrs. Granger say about the dictionary?
(a) It is just a book.
(b) It is the law.
(c) It is the truth.
(d) It is easily changed.

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

3. What kind of kid is Nick, according to the book?
(a) Really smart.
(b) He is not any of these.
(c) Really good.
(d) Really bad.

4. Why did Nick's mother buy him a new dictionary?
(a) Their old dictionary was too hard for Nick to read.
(b) Mrs. Granger asked families to do this.
(c) Nick asked her for it.
(d) Their old dictionary was for very young children.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who gets angry about the sand in the hallway?

5. What is the name of the dictionary writer that Nick tells the class about?

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