Frindle Story Comprehension Questions

In this chapter, a photographer arrives to take class pictures at Lincoln Elementary. Nick and his friends orchestrate a prank by saying 'frindle' instead of 'cheese' during the photo. This leads to a school-wide disruption, with Mrs. Granger imposing punishments for using the word 'frindle'. Despite this, Nick and his friends continue to use the word, sparking a larger conversation about language and change. The situation escalates, involving parents and school authorities, highlighting the power of words and student agency.

What event was scheduled to happen after lunch in the fifth grade?

• A math test

• The class picture

• A spelling bee

• A field trip

What word did the fifth graders say instead of 'cheese' during the class picture?

• Pen

• Cheese

• Frindle

• Smile

What was the initial reaction of the fifth grade teachers to the class picture incident?

• They were indifferent

• They were amused

• They were pleased

• They were not pleased

What did the photographer run out of during the class picture?

• Batteries

• Patience

• Film

• Time

What did the students hold up for the camera during the class picture?

• A pen

• A frindle

• A sign

• A book

How did Mrs. Granger feel about the new word 'frindle'?

• She was supportive

• She was indifferent

• She was amused

• She was angry

What was the punishment for using the word 'frindle' instead of 'pen'?

• Detention for a week

• Writing a sentence 100 times

• Cleaning the classroom

• Extra homework

What did the students consider staying after school with Mrs. Granger?

• A punishment

• A learning opportunity

• A badge of honor

• A waste of time

What did Mrs. Granger post on the main bulletin board?

• A picture of the class

• A schedule of events

• A list of school rules

• A notice about the new word

What did Nick compare his meeting with Mrs. Granger to?

• A school assembly

• A friendly chat

• A conference during a war

• A parent-teacher meeting