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

2. How does Nick introduce his new word?
(a) He puts up a poster with a pen on it.
(b) He starts a pretend argument about who took his pen.
(c) He pretends to have forgotten his pen.
(d) He gives everyone in class a new pen.

3. Who is the author of Frindle?
(a) Chris Van Allsburg.
(b) Brian Selznick.
(c) Simon Schuster.
(d) Andrew Clements.

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

5. What prank does Nick play in his fourth-grade classroom?
(a) He convinces the teacher that his name is "Jeff."
(b) He turns his class into a tropical island.
(c) He makes bird noises.
(d) He hides the dictionaries.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Nick and Janet miss the bus?

2. What is Nick's last name?

3. Who is Nick's fourth-grade teacher?

4. What is "phase two" of Nick's plan for his report?

5. In Chapter Four, "Word Detective," what are the neighborhood kids doing while Nick does homework?

(see the answer key)

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