Frindle Chapter 11 Comprehension Check

The headline of the Westfield Gazette, Local 5th Grader Says, “Move over, Mr. Webster!” is a

reference to—

• The Webster Dictionary

• The founder of Westfield

• Mrs. Granger

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Which of the following best describes Mrs. Allen’s response to the article?

• She is proud that her son’s name is in the newspaper.

• She doesn’t think that Nick should be talking to reporters.

• She hopes that the reporter will include her in the next article.

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The phrase “What is the meaning of this?!” expresses what emotion?

• happiness

• worry

• exasperation

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In her article, Judy Morgan uses what kind of language to describe events at the elementary

school?

• disapproving language

• powerful and exaggerated language

• plain and straightforward language

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In her article Judy Morgan writes that NIck’s prank “raises issues about free speech and academic rules.” Is this why Nick began using the word “frindle”?

• Yes. Nick was concerned that Mrs. Granger’s love for words was infringing on his civil

  rights.

• Yes. Nick believes that children learn better when there are very few school rules.

• No. Nick began the prank because he thought it would be a fun distraction.

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The responses of Mrs. Allen, the superintendent and Mrs. Chatham to the newspaper article can be described as—

• annoyed

• excited

• embarrassed

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In chapter eleven of Frindle, where did the newspaper get the fifth grade class picture?

• From Mrs. Chatham

• From Mrs. Granger

• No one knows

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In chapter eleven of Frindle, why does Judy Morgan mention free speech?

• Free speech should mean Nick can make up a new word if he wants to.

• Free speech means she can write what she wants to even if people don't like her article.

• Free speech means Mrs. Granger is free to teach the children the best possible use of words.

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In chapter eleven of Frindle, why is Mrs. Chatham upset about the article?

• She thinks Nick is too young to be in the newspaper.

• The article tells lies about the school.

• It makes the school look bad.

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Who came into the principal's office upset about the article?

• Mrs. Granger

• Nick's mom

• The superintendent

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