Frindle Chapters 1-4 Key Points

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What is the title of chapter 1 in Frindle?

Nick

Name two adjectives to describe Nick Allen. (Select all that apply)

Shy and respectful

Afraid and loyal

Cowardly and calm

Mischievous and clever (correct)

What is the name of Nick's school?

Lincoln Elementary (correct)

Washington Elementary

Parkside Elementary

Welch Elementary

What state does Nick live in?

New Hampshire Signup and view all the answers

Why did the 3rd-grade trip to the South Seas suddenly end?

The kids tracked sand into the hallway, and the maintenance man complained to the principal. When the principal investigated, she did not like what was going on in the classroom. Signup and view all the answers

Why do you suppose Miss Deaver let the class get out of control?

She is a new teacher, and maybe she didn't understand. She wanted to please her students and let them have a good time. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mrs. Avery?

Nick's 4th-grade teacher Signup and view all the answers

What did Nick learn about birds that led to the peeping sounds?

Red-winged blackbirds give off high-pitched chirps when danger is near. Because of the way the sound travels, the hunter birds can't tell where the chirp is coming from. Signup and view all the answers

Why do you think Janet Fisk joined in with Nick to make noises?

Perhaps she was angry at Mrs. Avery for yelling at her. Maybe she just thought it would be fun. Signup and view all the answers

What was the setting of Frindle?

Frindle takes place in a relatively modern town. Much of the action centers on a fifth grader and his classroom and home. Nick Allen is in fifth grade. He lives in Westfield, New Hampshire and goes to Lincoln Elementary School. The story likely takes place in the mid-1990s. Signup and view all the answers

How does Frindle start?

When the story starts, it is the beginning of the school year and the weather is wonderful. Nick does not want to stay inside doing work, so he tries to avoid homework by getting his teacher talking. Nick gets so frustrated with the New Hampshire winters that he turns his third-grade classroom into a tropical island. Signup and view all the answers

How does Frindle end?

The story takes place over Nick's fifth-grade year, but ends 10 years later when Nicholas opens the letter congratulating him because the word 'frindle' has been added to the dictionary. Signup and view all the answers

In chapter 2, who was the teacher who taught language arts?

Mrs.Granger Signup and view all the answers

In chapter 2, what feature made Mrs. Granger seem like she was a giant?

Her eyes Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Granger do to the students who were caught with gum?

The gum would be placed on a yellow index card, which was safely pinned to the front of the student's shirt. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Granger love?

The dictionary Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Granger say in the letter to the parents?

She requested that the parents have a good dictionary in their home so the students could properly complete their homework. Signup and view all the answers

How is the 5th grade different than the other grades?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What are three adjectives that describe Mrs. Granger?

Strict, stern, confident Signup and view all the answers

In Chapter 2, why is Mrs. Granger famous?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

In chapter 2, why didn't Nick think he needed a dictionary?

He already learned a lot of words from reading books. Signup and view all the answers

How long is Mrs. Granger's weekly vocabulary?

35 words Signup and view all the answers

If you didn't write the 'word of the day' in your notebook, what were the consequences?

You would have to write, define, and learn the definition for two words for a whole week. Signup and view all the answers

Nick's mother thought Mrs. Granger was going to be a _______________ teacher.

wonderful Signup and view all the answers

What is Mrs. Granger's battle cry?

LOOK IT UP!!! Signup and view all the answers

What class did Nick get Janet in trouble in?

Reading Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 2: The excerpt 'It was still a week before school and Nick already felt like fifth grade was going to be a very long year' is an example of which technique?

Foreshadowing Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 3: What is a 'thought-grenade'?

A question used to sidetrack the teacher to delay getting homework Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 3: What emotion is Nick likely feeling when he hears the assignment?

Embarrassment Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 4: Why is the title of the chapter 'Word Detective'?

Nick had to do a report on the dictionary Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 4: What is Nick planning to do with his report?

Take up the entire class period Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapters 1-4 Key Points

Title of chapter 1 is "Nick".
Nick Allen is described as mischievous and clever.
Nick attends Lincoln Elementary in New Hampshire.
The abrupt end of the 3rd grade trip to the South Seas occurred because students tracked sand into the hallway, prompting complaints from the maintenance man.
Miss Deaver, a new teacher, allowed the classroom to become chaotic to please her students.
Mrs. Avery is identified as Nick's 4th grade teacher.
Nick learned that red-winged blackbirds emit high-pitched chirps when threatened, a fact that explains the peeping sounds he makes.
Janet Fisk likely joined Nick in making noises out of frustration with Mrs. Avery and the desire for fun.
The setting of "Frindle" is a modern town centered in Westfield, New Hampshire, during the mid-1990s, focusing on Nick's fifth-grade experiences.
At the start, Nick tries to avoid homework by having conversations with his teacher and imagines turning the classroom into a tropical island.
The story concludes 10 years later, with Nick opening a letter announcing that "frindle" has been added to the dictionary.
Language arts teacher in chapter 2 is Mrs. Granger, who appears giant-like due to her intense eyes.
Mrs. Granger enforces strict consequences for gum chewing by piling it on a yellow index card attached to students' shirts.
She has a profound love for the dictionary and importantly requested parents to ensure that students have a good dictionary at home.
Fifth graders receive real letter grades, have no morning recess, and experience a different level of responsibility compared to previous grades.
Mrs. Granger is depicted as strict, stern, and confident.
Nick doesn't see the need for a dictionary because he feels he has learned sufficient vocabulary from his reading.
Weekly vocabulary consists of 35 words, and failing to note the "word of the day" results in additional writing assignments.
Nick's mother has a positive opinion of Mrs. Granger, predicting she would be a wonderful teacher.
Mrs. Granger's battle cry is "LOOK IT UP!!".
Nick got Janet in trouble in Reading class.
The phrase indicating Nick felt that fifth grade would be a lengthy experience exemplifies foreshadowing.
A "thought-grenade" is a tactic Nick uses, defined as a question meant to divert the teacher and avoid homework.
Nick feels embarrassment due to the intensity of his emotions.
The title "Word Detective" refers to Nick's required report on the dictionary.
Nick plans to take up the entire class period with his report, reflective of his creative personality.

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Explore the key points from the first four chapters of 'Frindle'. Discover the clever antics of Nick Allen and the dynamics of his classroom experiences at Lincoln Elementary in Westfield, New Hampshire. This quiz highlights significant characters and events that shape the story.