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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. What state does Nick live in?
(a) New York.
(b) New Hampshire.
(c) Wisconsin.
(d) Minnesota.

2. What does Mrs. Granger say about the dictionary?
(a) It is the truth.
(b) It is easily changed.
(c) It is just a book.
(d) It is the law.

3. Why does Mrs. Granger finally cut Nick off and end his report?
(a) The last part of the report does not make sense.
(b) He is repeating the same ideas over and over.
(c) Toward the end of his report, Nick just starts making things up.
(d) She knows that he is just trying to waste class time.

4. 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 show that characters are not really paying attention.
(d) To be funny.

5. Who is Judy Morgan?
(a) A newspaper reporter.
(b) The school secretary.
(c) The school principal.
(d) A television reporter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Nick's fifth-grade language arts teacher?

2. What school does Nick's brother go to?

3. How does Nick introduce his new word?

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

5. While they are talking with Mrs. Chatham, how does Nick's father look?

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