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

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

3. Why does Nick not use the introduction to his dictionary to write his report?
(a) He does not realize it is there until he has already written his report.
(b) It does not have any useful information.
(c) The introduction to his dictionary is missing.
(d) It is above his reading level.

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

5. What school does Nick go to?
(a) Washington Elementary.
(b) Lincoln Elementary.
(c) Roosevelt Elementary.
(d) Hayes Elementary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Nick that calling a pen a "frindle" is a funny idea?

2. What is one of the nicknames that the students have for Mrs. Granger?

3. Who puts an end to the tropical island theme in Nick's classroom?

4. Why does the newspaper article stir up trouble?

5. Why did Nick's mother buy him a new dictionary?

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