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

2. What is Nick's last name?
(a) Avery.
(b) Allen.
(c) Deaver.
(d) Granger.

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

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

5. When do Nick's parents expect homework to be done?
(a) Right after school.
(b) They do not have a rule about this.
(c) Before bedtime.
(d) Before dinner.