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What is the title of chapter 1 in Frindle?
What is the title of chapter 1 in Frindle?
Nick
Name two adjectives to describe Nick Allen. (Select all that apply)
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?
What is the name of Nick's school?
- Lincoln Elementary (correct)
- Washington Elementary
- Parkside Elementary
- Welch Elementary
What state does Nick live in?
What state does Nick live in?
Why did the 3rd-grade trip to the South Seas suddenly end?
Why did the 3rd-grade trip to the South Seas suddenly end?
Why do you suppose Miss Deaver let the class get out of control?
Why do you suppose Miss Deaver let the class get out of control?
Who is Mrs. Avery?
Who is Mrs. Avery?
What did Nick learn about birds that led to the peeping sounds?
What did Nick learn about birds that led to the peeping sounds?
Why do you think Janet Fisk joined in with Nick to make noises?
Why do you think Janet Fisk joined in with Nick to make noises?
What was the setting of Frindle?
What was the setting of Frindle?
How does Frindle start?
How does Frindle start?
How does Frindle end?
How does Frindle end?
In chapter 2, who was the teacher who taught language arts?
In chapter 2, who was the teacher who taught language arts?
In chapter 2, what feature made Mrs. Granger seem like she was a giant?
In chapter 2, what feature made Mrs. Granger seem like she was a giant?
What did Mrs. Granger do to the students who were caught with gum?
What did Mrs. Granger do to the students who were caught with gum?
What did Mrs. Granger love?
What did Mrs. Granger love?
What did Mrs. Granger say in the letter to the parents?
What did Mrs. Granger say in the letter to the parents?
How is the 5th grade different than the other grades?
How is the 5th grade different than the other grades?
What are three adjectives that describe Mrs. Granger?
What are three adjectives that describe Mrs. Granger?
In Chapter 2, why is Mrs. Granger famous?
In Chapter 2, why is Mrs. Granger famous?
In chapter 2, why didn't Nick think he needed a dictionary?
In chapter 2, why didn't Nick think he needed a dictionary?
How long is Mrs. Granger's weekly vocabulary?
How long is Mrs. Granger's weekly vocabulary?
If you didn't write the 'word of the day' in your notebook, what were the consequences?
If you didn't write the 'word of the day' in your notebook, what were the consequences?
Nick's mother thought Mrs. Granger was going to be a _______________ teacher.
Nick's mother thought Mrs. Granger was going to be a _______________ teacher.
What is Mrs. Granger's battle cry?
What is Mrs. Granger's battle cry?
What class did Nick get Janet in trouble in?
What class did Nick get Janet in trouble in?
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?
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?
Chapter 3: What is a 'thought-grenade'?
Chapter 3: What is a 'thought-grenade'?
Chapter 3: What emotion is Nick likely feeling when he hears the assignment?
Chapter 3: What emotion is Nick likely feeling when he hears the assignment?
Chapter 4: Why is the title of the chapter 'Word Detective'?
Chapter 4: Why is the title of the chapter 'Word Detective'?
Chapter 4: What is Nick planning to do with his report?
Chapter 4: What is Nick planning to do with his report?
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.
