Understanding 'Frindle' and Its Impact

Nick Allen, a creative student, challenges his strict teacher, Mrs. Granger, by inventing the word 'Frindle' for a pen. The word spreads throughout the school and gains national attention, leading to a trademark deal. Nick learns about the power of words and language, while Mrs. Granger supports his creativity. Years later, Nick's success continues, and he honors Mrs. Granger with a grant in her name.

What did Nick Allen do in third grade to challenge his teacher?

• He refused to do his homework.

• He invented a new word.

• He made bird sounds to annoy the teacher.

• He turned the classroom into a tropical island.

Why is Mrs. Granger known at Lincoln Elementary?

• For organizing fun class activities.

• For teaching math.

• For being lenient with homework.

• For her love of dictionaries and strictness.

What question does Nick ask to avoid homework?

• Why do we have to do homework?

• How do you spell 'dictionary'?

• Where do words come from?

• What is the meaning of life?

What new word does Nick invent?

• Doodle

• Scribble

• Frindle

• Guala

How do students react to getting detention for using 'Frindle'?

• They stop using the word.

• They apologize to Mrs. Granger.

• They see it as a badge of honor.

• They start using another word.

What does the local businessman do with the word 'Frindle'?

• He writes a book about it.

• He bans it.

• He trademarks it.

• He ignores it.

What does Nick receive from Mrs. Granger years later?

• A letter of apology

• A new pen

• A dictionary with 'Frindle' in it

• A detention slip

What is Andrew Clemens' background before writing 'Frindle'?

• He was a chef.

• He was a musician.

• He was a teacher.

• He was a scientist.