9. Choose the best synonym for "frantically" below.
calmly
quietly
desperately
tearfully
1. Choose the words that best describe Nick.
quiet and timid
arrogant and unkind
creative and mischievous
What does Mrs. Frindle have the students write as their punishment for saying the word "frindle"?
"I will never say the word 'frindle' again."
"I am writing this punishment with a pen.”
"Frindle is not a word."
What happens when the photographer tells the fifth grade class to say "cheese"?
They say "Frindle" instead.
In chapter 8, when Mrs. Granger asks Nick to stay after school to talk, what does Nick compare this meeting to?
a walk in the park
a war conference
a party
detention
3. Choose the character traits that best describe Mrs. Granger.
defeated and weak
stern and intelligent
quiet and strong
humorous and easygoing
2. What animal does Nick say his 4th grade teacher looks like?
a cat
a hawk
a bear
a lion
6. Who did Nick first say "frindle" to?
Mrs. Allen
Mrs. Granger
Janet
John
4. What extra homework does Nick get on the first day of 5th grade?
an oral report
extra vocabulary words
a project
an essay
5. What is Mrs. Granger's punishment for using the word "frindle"?
suspension
no recess
extra homework
detention
7. What is the setting of the story?
New York City, New York
Dallas, Texas
Baltimore, Maryland
Westfield, New Hampshire
How do the bus drivers respond to Mrs. Granger's after school punishment?
They are helping with after school detention.
They threaten to go on strike!
They do not care.
8. What is Nick famous for?
His creativity in school.
His frequent detentions.
Wasting his parents time.
His teacher stoppers.
10. Choose the best synonym for "oath" below.
disagreement
promise
sign
unreliable
How do the students respond to Mrs. Granger's after school punishment?
The do not want to come to school anymore.
They are scared.
They don't care.
They are blaming Nick.