This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter Ten, ("Freedom of the Press") through Chapter Twelve, ("Airwaves").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author have many different characters repeat the sentence, "What is the meaning of this?" (68-69)?
(a) To make sure the reader knows how serious the problem is.
(b) To show the reader what is important.
(c) To be funny.
(d) To show that characters are not really paying attention.

2. Why is fifth grade different from third and fourth grades?
(a) The fifth graders get an extra recess because they are older.
(b) It is at a different school building.
(c) The fifth graders are expected to do work in the summertime, before school starts.
(d) It is more serious because students are getting ready for middle school.

3. What is the name of the dictionary writer that Nick tells the class about?
(a) Noah Webster.
(b) Samuel Johnson.
(c) James Redding Ware.
(d) Robert Cawdrey.

4. How do the students at Nick's school react when they hear about the class picture?
(a) They all start using the word "frindle."
(b) They think it is great that Nick and his friends upset the teachers.
(c) They all try to think of something funny to do in their class pictures.
(d) They think it was wrong to spoil the picture.

5. What does Mrs. Allen tell Mrs. Chatham when Mrs. Chatham finishes explaining the problem at school?
(a) She wants her son removed from Mrs. Granger's class.
(b) She is embarrassed that Nick ruined the fifth grade picture.
(c) She thinks that the school is making a big deal over nothing.
(d) She is very sorry that her son has been disrespectful.