FRINDLE #11-#12

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
• Dictionaries

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

• happiness
• worry
• hope
• frustration

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.
• No. Nick doesn't know what freedom of speech is.

How did the story about Nick and his new word get so big?

• It was printed in magazines
• There were commercials about Frindles
• It was on TV
• Nick wrote a book about it

How does Nick know when his mother is supposed to answer instead of him during the interview?

• She elbowed him
• She covered his mouth
• She pulled on her ear
• She pressed down on his foot

Why does Tom not want Nick to know about the money?

• Tom thinks Nick would spend it.
• Tom wants to keep the money for himself.
• Tom doesn't want him to stop mowing lawns, and continue to save money.
• Tom is going to give the money to Nick's brother instead.

How much will Nick get from Bud Lawrence's "frindle" profits?

• 5%
• 10%
• 30%
• 70%

Who interviews Nick and his family?

• Mrs. Granger
• Alice Lunderson
• Mrs. Chatham
• Bud Lawrence

Nick becomes "a hero" among kids in Westfield, but the narrator says that being a "hero comes with a price.” What is the price for Nick?

• People are always calling him on the phone
• Everyone knows about his word, which makes the prank less fun.
• Everyone knows who he is and expects something from him (kids expect him to be funny, adults expect him to misbehave).
• Everyone seems to be waiting for him to make up a new word.

Why were Nick's parents proud of him?

• Because he was in the newspaper.
• Because everyone knew his name.
• Because Mrs. Granger gave up and said that "frindle” was a real word.
• Because he made up a new word that people actually use.