Frindle Chapters 1-3 Quiz

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How does Nick annoy Mrs. Avery in Chapter 1?

He makes high-pitched chirps during class.

What nickname does Nick call Mrs. Granger?

The Lone Granger

How does Nick try to get out of doing homework in Chapter 3?

He asks Mrs. Granger about her dictionary and where all the words come from.

Based on what you read about Nick, what kind of kid do you think he is?

Nick is a smart and clever kid, though he often gets in trouble for pranks. Signup and view all the answers

What do you think Nick's year in 5th grade will be like based on what we learn about Mrs. Granger?

It will be more difficult because Mrs. Granger is too smart for his tricks. Signup and view all the answers

Describe ways that Mrs. Granger shows she is a hard teacher.

She has X-ray vision to catch students cheating and requires them to use the dictionary. Signup and view all the answers

What grade is Nick in?

5th Signup and view all the answers

What school does Nick Allen go to?

Lincoln Elementary in New Hampshire Signup and view all the answers

What are some pranks Nick has done?

He turned his 3rd-grade class into a tropical island and made the thermostat very hot. Signup and view all the answers

Who was blamed for the blackbird prank and who was friends with Nick?

Janet Fisk Signup and view all the answers

Who was Nick Allen's 5th-grade teacher?

Mrs. Granger Signup and view all the answers

What did people say about Mrs. Granger's vision?

She had X-ray vision and always knew what you were doing. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Granger do if you chewed gum in her class?

She made you stick the gum onto a bright yellow index card and wear it. Signup and view all the answers

What subject did Mrs. Granger teach?

Language Arts Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Granger love and worship?

The dictionary Signup and view all the answers

How many words long was her weekly vocabulary list?

35 words or longer Signup and view all the answers

What happened if you didn't learn the 'word of the day'?

Mrs. Granger would give only you 2 words of the day for the entire week. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Granger tell every parent before 5th grade started that every home was supposed to have?

A dictionary Signup and view all the answers

Did Nick Allen like to read?

False Signup and view all the answers

What did the kids have to do on the first day of school in Mrs. Granger's 7th period class?

Take a pretest of the 35 vocab words and review class procedures. Signup and view all the answers

What was Nick great at right before the bell rang at the end of the day?

Asking a delaying question that made the teacher waste time. Signup and view all the answers

What question did Nick ask Mrs. Granger to delay her and did it work?

He asked her about her dictionaries and it did not work. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nick's Character and Behavior

Nick Allen is known for being smart and clever but frequently gets into trouble for his pranks at school.
Initially described as neither completely bad nor good, Nick's personality is characterized by mischief and creativity.

Mrs. Granger's Teaching Style

Nick nicknames Mrs. Granger "the Lone Granger" due to her strict nature and the respect she commands.
Mrs. Granger is portrayed as a tough teacher with high expectations, often assigning rigorous tasks and using creative disciplinary methods.

Pranks and Mischiefs

Notable pranks include transforming his 3rd-grade classroom into a tropical island and annoying Mrs. Avery by mimicking bird sounds.
Nick previously pulled pranks such as turning up the classroom temperature and pouring sand on the floor to create a beach-like environment.

Classroom Dynamics

Nick tries to avoid homework by asking Mrs. Granger about the origins of words, attempting to buy time before the bell rings.
Mrs. Granger responds by assigning an oral presentation about dictionaries, demonstrating her control over the classroom.

Nick's School Environment

Nick attends Lincoln Elementary in New Hampshire and is currently in 5th grade, facing challenges posed by Mrs. Granger.
The classroom rules are strict; for instance, chewing gum results in a yellow card signed by parents.

Vocabulary and Learning Expectations

Mrs. Granger assigns long vocabulary lists, with homework expectations of 35 words or longer each week.
She emphasizes the importance of dictionaries, expecting every student to have one at home before the school year begins.

Nick's Reading Preferences

Nick enjoys reading but prefers not to look up words himself, often asking others for their meanings instead.

First Day of School Activities

The curriculum includes a pretest on vocabulary words, handouts on class procedures, and cursive writing reviews on the first day in Mrs. Granger's class.

Strategy for Classroom Interaction

Nick employs "delaying questions" to provoke discussion and waste class time, hoping teachers will forgo assigning homework.
His question regarding where words come from backfires, leading to an unexpected oral presentation assignment.

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