Mrs. Granger and the Importance of the Dictionary

Why might Nick’s plan to stall the class with his report backfire?

• Mrs. Granger is smart and turns his trick into a learning opportunity.

• The class is too interested in the topic to be stalled.

• Nick's report is too short to be effective.

• The other students will support Nick's plan.

What can we infer about Nick's character from the way he prepares for the report?

• He enjoys finding clever ways to do things differently.

• He prefers to follow traditional methods without deviation.

• He is indifferent about the quality of his work.

• He often seeks help from others to complete his tasks.

What can we infer about Nick’s feelings after Mrs. Granger assigns him an oral report?

• He feels excited about the opportunity.

• He regrets trying to be clever.

• He is confident in his abilities.

• He is indifferent to the assignment.

What does the word definitely mean in the sentence:

"This report was definitely not what Nick had in mind"?

• Certainly or without a doubt

• Possibly or maybe

• Rarely or seldom

• Uncertain or unsure

Which word is a synonym for quavered in the sentence:

"'Uh...well,' Nick quavered, trying to think of something to say"?

• Trembled or spoke nervously

• Sang loudly

• Spoke confidently

• Whispered softly

What does the phrase reputation for trouble suggest about Nick?

• He is known for causing problems.

• He is a peacemaker in conflicts.

• He is often praised for his kindness.

• He avoids any form of confrontation.

Why does Mrs. Granger insist so strongly on the importance of the dictionary?

• She believes words are powerful tools that students must understand.

• She thinks dictionaries are outdated and unnecessary.

• She wants students to memorize every word in the dictionary.

• She believes that using a dictionary is a waste of time.

What does the word essential most likely mean in this sentence? "Words are essential to understanding the world," Mrs. Granger said.

• Extremely important

• Not very important

• Somewhat useful

• Completely unnecessary

What does vocal mean in the sentence: "She had a reputation for being very strict and very vocal about the rules"?

• Loud and willing to speak her opinion

• Quiet and reserved about her thoughts

• Indifferent to the rules

• Eager to follow instructions

How does Mrs. Granger’s reaction to Nick’s question show she’s confident in her teaching?

• She immediately provides the answer without hesitation.

• She calmly challenges him to find the answer himself.

• She avoids the question and changes the subject.

• She expresses doubt about her teaching abilities.