This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapter Thirteen, ("Ripples") through Chapter Fifteen, ("And the Winner Is").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Granger tell Nick about the word "pen"?
(a) It comes from another language and so it is not really an English word, anyway.
(b) It has a long history and makes sense.
(c) It is her favorite word.
(d) She does not like the word either, but that does not mean Nick can just replace it.

2. What does Bud Lawrence do?
(a) He writes a new dictionary with the word "frindle" in it.
(b) He creates pens with the word "frindle" on them.
(c) He interviews Nick for the television news.
(d) He follows Nick around town teasing him.

3. What big idea does Nick have in Chapter 14, "Inside Nick"?
(a) A new kind of library.
(b) Another new word.
(c) A way to stop homework at his school.
(d) A cafeteria boycott.

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

5. What question is Mrs. Granger answering when she says "You do, Nicholas" (29)?
(a) Who knows the most about the dictionary?
(b) Who wastes time in class?
(c) Who decides what words mean?
(d) Who sets a bad example for other students?