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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter Four, ("Word Detective") through Chapter Six, ("The Big Idea").

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is different for Nick about the homework in Mrs. Granger's class?
(a) The homework is too difficult, and he does not understand it.
(b) It is the first homework he has ever had.
(c) The homework is very easy for him.
(d) It is the first time he has had a lot of homework.

3. Why do Nick and Janet miss the bus?
(a) Mrs. Granger keeps them after school.
(b) They are busy talking and lose track of time.
(c) They have a soccer game.
(d) They have a school newspaper meeting.

4. When do Nick's parents expect homework to be done?
(a) Before bedtime.
(b) Before dinner.
(c) Right after school.
(d) They do not have a rule about this.

5. Who is Nick's fifth-grade language arts teacher?
(a) Mrs. Avery.
(b) Mrs. Granger.
(c) Mrs. Allen.
(d) Miss Deaver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prank does Nick play in his fourth-grade classroom?

2. What question is Mrs. Granger answering when she says "You do, Nicholas" (29)?

3. Who is Nick's third-grade teacher?

4. Why does Mrs. Granger finally cut Nick off and end his report?

5. Why is fifth grade different from third and fourth grades?

(see the answer key)

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