Nick's Journey with Dictionaries

What was Nick's assignment for Mrs. Granger?

• Write a report and copy definitions for 35 words.

• Read a book and write a summary.

• Research the history of dictionaries.

• Prepare a presentation on word origins.

What was the rule at Nick's house regarding schoolwork?

• Homework could be done anytime before bed.

• Homework First.

• Schoolwork was only for weekdays.

• Parents would help with homework.

What did Nick's older brother, James, say about his grades in college?

• They were terrible because he didn't do homework.

• They were okay, but he struggled with time management.

• They were looking great because he knew to put first things first.

• He didn't mention his grades.

How did Nick feel about schoolwork before Mrs. Granger's class?

• He always had a lot of homework.

• He rarely had homework.

• He enjoyed doing homework.

• He often skipped homework.

What did Nick find at the very front of the dictionary that he thought would be useful for his report?

• A list of common words.

• A section on grammar rules.

• An introduction called "Words and Their Origins."

• A guide to pronunciation.

How did Nick initially react to the introduction in the dictionary?

• He found it easy to understand and exciting.

• He thought it was too simple for his report.

• He found it surprisingly complex and profound.

• He immediately understood everything.

What was Nick's final action after struggling to understand the dictionary's introduction?

• He asked his mom for help.

• He decided to try another dictionary.

• He slammed the dictionary shut and walked downstairs.

• He continued reading for several more hours.

What types of books did Nick's family have in their home library?

• Only novels and storybooks.

• Cookbooks and travel guides.

• Encyclopedias, with sets for grown-ups and kids.

• Science fiction and fantasy books.

What was Nick's initial reaction to the information about dictionaries in the encyclopedias?

• He found it very exciting and engaging.

• He thought it was not very exciting.

• He was confused by the complex language.

• He immediately found a great idea for his report.

What happened after Nick realized his report on dictionaries would only be three minutes long?

• He gave up on the report entirely.

• He asked Mrs. Granger for an extension.

• He suddenly had an idea that made him grin.

• He decided to write about a different topic.