The Impact of 'Frindle' on Language

Nick and Janet discover a pen on their walk home, sparking Nick's reflection on the meaning of words. Inspired by a childhood memory, Nick invents the word 'frindle' for pen. He and his friends execute a plan to popularize the term, successfully making 'frindle' a recognized word.

What is the main focus of Chapter 6?

• Nick's new school project

• The creation of a new word

• A school field trip

• Janet's birthday party

Why did Nick and Janet miss the bus?

• They were playing outside

• They had a school newspaper meeting

• They were late for class

• They forgot the time

What did Janet find while walking home?

• A lost wallet

• A gold necklace

• A silver coin

• A gold ballpoint pen

What did Mrs. Granger emphasize about words?

• Words are defined by dictionaries

• Words have fixed meanings

• Words are universal

• People give words their meanings

What word did young Nick use for music?

• Harmony

• Guala

• Frindle

• Melody

How did Nick's family understand 'guala'?

• As a type of food

• As a request for music

• As a game

• As a call for help

What new word did Nick accidentally create?

• Doodle

• Frindle

• Scribble

• Guala

What was Nick's big idea?

• To invent a new gadget

• To make 'frindle' a real word

• To start a new club

• To write a book

Where did Nick first use the word 'frindle'?

• At school

• In a park

• At home

• In a store

How did the store lady react to the word 'frindle'?

• She ignored it

• She laughed

• She understood immediately

• She was confused