Exploring Frindle Chapter 12 Insights

Nick invents a new word, 'frindle', which quickly gains popularity among students. Bud Lawrence, a local businessman, sees an opportunity and trademarks the word, starting a business selling 'frindle' pens. The story catches media attention, leading to national coverage. Nick's family and community react to the sudden fame, and Bud negotiates with Nick's dad for trademark rights, offering a share of the profits.

What new word did the kids start using instead of 'pen'?

• Quizzle

• Frindle

• Doodle

• Brindle

How did Nick feel about being recognized by people in town?

• Indifferent

• Excited and proud

• Angry and frustrated

• Shy and awkward

What did Bud Lawrence do after reading about the new word 'frindle'?

• Ignored it

• Trademarked it and started a business

• Complained to the newspaper

• Taught it to his children

How many frindles did Bud Lawrence sell in the first week?

• 4,000

• 3,000

• 2,000

• 1,000

What role did Alice Lunderson play in the story?

• She was Nick's teacher

• She was a local reporter who discovered the story

• She was a business partner of Bud Lawrence

• She was Nick's classmate

Which TV station picked up the story about 'frindle'?

• NBC

• ABC

• CBS

• FOX

How did Nick's mother ensure he didn't say anything controversial during the interview?

• She answered all questions herself

• She told him to stay silent

• She sat next to him and signaled when to speak

• She wrote a script for him

What did Nick say about the ownership of the word 'frindle'?

• It belongs to his teacher

• It belongs to everyone

• It belongs to him

• It belongs to Bud Lawrence

What percentage of profits did Bud Lawrence offer Nick's dad in the trademark deal?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What did Nick's dad do with the initial check from Bud Lawrence?

• Saved it for Nick's college

• Spent it on a vacation

• Donated it to charity

• Bought more frindles