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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter Seven, ("Word Wars") through Chapter Nine, ("Chess").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nick not use the introduction to his dictionary to write his report?
(a) It does not have any useful information.
(b) He does not realize it is there until he has already written his report.
(c) It is above his reading level.
(d) The introduction to his dictionary is missing.

2. 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 tries to distract his teacher with a question so that she forgets to give homework.
(c) He brags to the class that he did not do any homework in fourth grade.
(d) He gets caught trying to leave class a few minutes early.

3. How does Mrs. Granger respond to the students using the word so much after picture day?
(a) She makes up her own silly word for "pen."
(b) She announces that she will punish anyone who uses the word "frindle."
(c) She makes Nick stay after school and write an apology for the spoiled picture.
(d) She tries to ignore it.

4. What kind of bird does Nick learn to do an impression of?
(a) Blue jay.
(b) Robin.
(c) Blackbird.
(d) Crow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Nick and his friends plan for school picture day?

2. What is different for Nick about the homework in Mrs. Granger's class?

3. What is the first important thing that happens when Nick and Janet are walking home together after school?

4. Who is Mrs. Margaret Chatham?

5. How does Nick's teacher react to the tropical island decorations?

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