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

2. What question does Mrs. Granger stop Nick's report to ask at the very beginning?
(a) Where is this information from?
(b) How long will this report be?
(c) Did you do the research by yourself?
(d) Does the report have a title?

3. In Chapter Four, "Word Detective," what are the neighborhood kids doing while Nick does homework?
(a) Playing baseball.
(b) Their own homework.
(c) Playing tag.
(d) Calling Nick on the phone.

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

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