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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. Who is Mrs. Freed?
(a) A newspaper reporter.
(b) A television reporter.
(c) The school principal.
(d) The school secretary.

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

3. While they are talking with Mrs. Chatham, how does Nick's father look?
(a) Angry.
(b) Bored.
(c) Amused.
(d) Embarrassed.

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

5. How does Nick introduce his new word?
(a) He pretends to have forgotten his pen.
(b) He puts up a poster with a pen on it.
(c) He starts a pretend argument about who took his pen.
(d) He gives everyone in class a new pen.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his meeting with Mrs. Granger in Chapter Eight, "Mightier than the Sword," what does Nick suddenly realize?

2. Who tells the reporter "it is not a battle" (61)?

3. Why does Nick not use the introduction to his dictionary to write his report?

4. When the reporter looks at what is in the envelope, what does she realize about her trip to the school?

5. Why does the principal allow the reporter to talk to Mrs. Granger?

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