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

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

3. What does Mrs. Granger like very, very much?
(a) The encyclopedia.
(b) The dictionary.
(c) The thesaurus.
(d) The library.

4. What question is Mrs. Granger answering when she says "You do, Nicholas" (29)?
(a) Who sets a bad example for other students?
(b) Who decides what words mean?
(c) Who wastes time in class?
(d) Who knows the most about the dictionary?

5. What school does Nick go to?
(a) Hayes Elementary.
(b) Lincoln Elementary.
(c) Washington Elementary.
(d) Roosevelt Elementary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Nick and Janet miss the bus?

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

3. Who gets in trouble for the prank that Nick plays on Mrs. Avery?

4. Why did Nick's mother buy him a new dictionary?

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

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