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

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

3. What do Nick and his friends plan for school picture day?
(a) The fifth graders hold up pens and say "frindle" when their class picture is taken.
(b) He and his friends all hold up signs that say "frindle" during the class photo.
(c) He and his friends stand together and spell out the letters "F-R-I-N-D-L-E" with their hands in the class photo.
(d) All of the fifth graders tape a picture of a pen labeled "frindle" to their shirts before getting their pictures taken.

4. What is the name of Nick's local newspaper?
(a) The Westfield Gazette.
(b) The New Haven Gazette.
(c) The Westfield Journal.
(d) The New Haven Journal.

5. What is "phase two" of Nick's plan for his report?
(a) Reading from his dictionary's introduction.
(b) Making up the word "frindle."
(c) Asking a question about who decides what words mean.
(d) Inviting the class to make up their own words.