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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the reporter looks at what is in the envelope, what does she realize about her trip to the school?
(a) Mrs. Granger is probably the one who is wrong about "frindle."
(b) A lot more people than she realized know about her visit to the school.
(c) There is more disruption of the school going on than people are pretending.
(d) She has already spoken to Nick Allen.

3. 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 is sad that Nick does not respect her.
(c) Mrs. Granger has a better sense of humor than he realized.
(d) Mrs. Granger is willing to do anything to defeat Nick.

4. Who tells the reporter "Mrs. Granger has kept Nick after school so much that everyone thinks she wants to adopt him" (63)?
(a) Nick.
(b) John.
(c) Janet.
(d) Pete.

5. What makes the school secretary irritated when the newspaper reporter asks her about "frindle"?
(a) She thinks that making up a word is ridiculous.
(b) She is tired of talking to reporters.
(c) She has to talk to parents about it all day.
(d) She has never really like Nick.

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

7. Who tells the reporter "it is not a battle" (61)?
(a) Mrs. Granger.
(b) Nick.
(c) Mrs. Allen.
(d) Mrs. Chatham.

8. What is the name of Nick's local newspaper?
(a) The Westfield Journal.
(b) The New Haven Journal.
(c) The New Haven Gazette.
(d) The Westfield Gazette.

9. What is happening in Mrs. Granger's room when the newspaper reporter arrives?
(a) After school detention.
(b) Nick's language arts class.
(c) A school newspaper meeting.
(d) The room is completely empty.

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

11. Who is Mrs. Margaret Chatham?
(a) Pete's mother.
(b) The president of the school board.
(c) The school principal.
(d) Nick's fifth grade math teacher.

12. What is one of the nicknames that the students have for Mrs. Granger?
(a) Strange Granger.
(b) Mrs. Danger.
(c) The Lone Granger.
(d) The Granginator.

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

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

15. What do Nick and his friends plan for school picture day?
(a) All of the fifth graders tape a picture of a pen labeled "frindle" to their shirts before getting their pictures taken.
(b) 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.
(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.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 67 of Chapter Eleven, "Extra! Extra! Read All About It!" there is a reference to "Mr. Webster." Who is Mr. Webster?

2. When Mr. Allen asks Nick to put an end to everyone using the word "frindle," what does Nick tell him?

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

4. How does Nick feel after the newspaper article is published?

5. Why does the author have many different characters repeat the sentence, "What is the meaning of this?" (68-69)?

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