2. Why does Mrs. Granger not give Nick the letter that she has written to him?
(a) She wants to read it out loud to him.
(b) She says that she will only send it if he keeps using the word "frindle."
(c) She says that she is not yet sure she wants to give it to him.
(d) She does not want him to read it until after everything is over.

3. After his meeting with Mrs. Granger in Chapter Eight, "Mightier than the Sword," what does Nick suddenly realize?
(a) Mrs. Granger is sad that Nick does not respect her.
(b) Mrs. Granger is willing to do anything to defeat Nick.
(c) Mrs. Granger has a better sense of humor than he realized.
(d) Mrs. Granger is enjoying the battle against Nick.

4. What do Nick and his friends plan for school picture day?
(a) 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.
(b) All of the fifth graders tape a picture of a pen labeled "frindle" to their shirts before getting their pictures taken.
(c) He and his friends all hold up signs that say "frindle" during the class photo.
(d) The fifth graders hold up pens and say "frindle" when their class picture is taken.

5. How does Nick feel after the newspaper article is published?
(a) Awkward and pressured.
(b) Sad and worried.
(c) Angry and embarrassed.
(d) Excited and happy.

6. When Mrs. Granger asks Nick to stay after school, how does he feel?
(a) Angry.
(b) Regretful.
(c) Excited.
(d) Scared.

7. When the "frindle" story is on the national news, what other word do they tell the audience was made up by just one person?
(a) Squirt.
(b) Quiz.
(c) Noggin.
(d) Jelly.

8. Why does the newspaper article stir up trouble?
(a) It is very dramatic.
(b) It contains lies about the school.
(c) It asks everyone in town to start using the word "frindle."
(d) It contains lies about Nick.

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

10. What is in the envelope that gets delivered to the newspaper reporter at work on the morning after she interviews people at the school?
(a) A copy of Mrs. Granger's "frindle" punishment policy.
(b) A statement from Nick.
(c) A pen labeled "frindle."
(d) The fifth grade class picture.

11. What reason does Nick give Mrs. Granger for not stopping using the word "frindle"?
(a) He and his friends have taken an oath.
(b) He is trying to make an important point about language.
(c) He has a right to speak however he chooses.
(d) He knows it upsets her.

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

13. On page 67 of Chapter Eleven, "Extra! Extra! Read All About It!" there is a reference to "Mr. Webster." Who is Mr. Webster?
(a) The school board principal.
(b) The author of a famous dictionary.
(c) The newspaper reporter's boss.
(d) Another person who was famous for making up words.

14. What does the school principal tell the newspaper reporter about the "frindle" problem?
(a) The students are just trying to be disrespectful.
(b) The students are teaching Mrs. Granger an important lesson.
(c) It is just a false rumor, and nothing really happened.
(d) It is just a prank.

15. What do the students tell the reporter they have started doing with the word "frindle"?
(a) They are trying to use it in assignments whenever they can.
(b) They have started writing it in their punishment sentences.
(c) They are making t-shirts with the word on them.
(d) They are trying to get their older siblings to start using the word, too.