Frindle - End of Book Quiz

The following words all describe Nick. Which 2 are physical traits?

• reddish, orange hair

• creative

• mischievous

• freckles

What is Mrs. Granger's reputation?

• She is nicer than most teachers.

• She is tough and strict.

• She does NOT hold her class to high expectations.

• She is always stressed.

What happened to Nick on his first day in Mrs. Granger's class? 

• He was given a spelling test. 
• He was assigned a report. 
• The teacher gave all the students handouts. 
• He was sent to the principal. 

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One of Nick Allen's strategies in class is to launch a thought-grenade.

What is a "thought-grenade"?

• A question used to sidetrack the teacher to delay getting homework

• A really good idea

• Nick's best weapon in the "frindle war"

• The topic of Nick's report for the class

This excerpt from Nick's first day in Mrs. Granger's class after he tried unsuccessfully to distract her:

"Nick barely heard the assignment. His heart kept pounding and he felt small, very small. He could feel the tops of his ears glowing red."

What emotion is Nick likely feeling?

• Anger

• Happiness

• Sadness

• Embarrassment

When Nick FIRST made up the word "frindle", he was trying to:

• prove that he could make a new word to his parents

• prove that he could disrupt Mrs. Granger's class

• prove to Mrs. Granger how smart he was

• say 'fountain pen', but he stuttered.

Nick and his friends made a promise to never use the word PEN again. They made...

• a primly.

• an oath.

• an overreaction.

• bargain

Everyone agrees that Nick Allen masterminded this plot...

What does the word, masterminded mean?

• was surprised by

• turned away from

• encouraged

• thought up/created

The following words all describe Nick. Which 2 are character traits?

• reddish, orange hair

• mischievous

• determined

• reckles

Why did Mrs. Granger ask Nick to sign the back of an envelope containing a letter from her? 

• To sign an agreement not to use the word "frindle". 
• As evidence to give to the principal. 
• To later prove that she never changed the letter. 
• To remember his name in the future.