Frindle Chapter 8 Flashcard

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What did the fifth grade do during their class picture?

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They held up a pen and said 'frindle'.

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What did Mrs. Granger have Nick sign and date?

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An envelope.

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What happened when Pete's idea got many kids detention?

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The principal paid a visit to Nick Allen's home.

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How did Nick feel about his conference with Mrs. Granger?

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He was excited and referred to it as a conference during a war.

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What did Nick think about using the word 'frindle'?

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He thought there wasn't anything wrong with using the word 'frindle'.

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What is a 'frindle'?

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A new word created by Nick Allen to mean 'pen'.

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Who is Mrs. Granger?

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Nick's teacher who believes in the importance of words.

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What was the reaction of parents to the detentions?

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Parents called to complain about the detentions.

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What does it mean to have a conference?

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A meeting to discuss important matters.

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Why did Nick create the word 'frindle'?

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To challenge the traditional use of the word 'pen'.