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

2. In Chapter Fifteen, "And the Winner Is," what gift does Nick send to Mrs. Granger?
(a) A photograph of him holding her favorite pen.
(b) A new dictionary.
(c) A copy of a book he has written.
(d) A gold pen.

3. How do the students at Nick's school react when they hear about the class picture?
(a) They think it was wrong to spoil the picture.
(b) They think it is great that Nick and his friends upset the teachers.
(c) They all try to think of something funny to do in their class pictures.
(d) They all start using the word "frindle."

4. What is the first important thing that happens when Nick and Janet are walking home together after school?
(a) Nick remembers making up a word when he was two years old.
(b) Nick realizes that he has the power to name things.
(c) Janet finds a pen.
(d) Janet tells Nick that he should stop wasting their time in class.

5. What prank does Nick play in his third-grade classroom?
(a) He makes bird noises.
(b) He turns his class into a tropical island.
(c) He hides the dictionaries.
(d) He convinces the teacher that his name is "Jeff."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter Four, "Word Detective," what are the neighborhood kids doing while Nick does homework?

3. What does the school principal tell the newspaper reporter about the "frindle" problem?

4. In Chapter Fifteen, "And the Winner Is," what does Mrs. Granger find out from the school district?

5. In the beginning of Chapter 13, "Ripples," how is Westfield dealing with the "frindle" issue?

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