Comprehension Test On Frindle Novel! Trivia Quiz

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    What book did Mrs. Granger want all of her students to have at home?

    • A dictionary
    • A telephone book
    • A set of encyclopedias
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Are you ready for this comprehension test on the book, Frindle? For this quiz, you are supposed to know which category did Nick fit into as a student, how did Nick often get his class out of having homework, what is “Frindle,” when did Nick get the letter from Mrs. Granger, and what gift did Mrs. Granger receive from Nick for Christmas. This quiz will tell how well you comprehend the book.

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  • 2. 

    What is a frindle?

    • A pencil

    • A pen

    • A magic marker

    • A dictionary

    Correct Answer
    A. A pen
    Explanation
    A frindle is a term used to refer to a pen. It is a made-up word coined by the protagonist in the book "Frindle" by Andrew Clements. In the story, the main character, Nick, decides to call a pen a frindle as an act of rebellion against his strict teacher. The word catches on and becomes popular, leading to a change in language and the introduction of the new word into dictionaries.

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  • 3. 

    Nick was a student who would best fit into which category?

    • A straight A student

    • A student who bullied others

    • A student with plenty of ideas who knew what to do with them

    • A really well behaved student

    Correct Answer
    A. A student with plenty of ideas who knew what to do with them
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "A student with plenty of ideas who knew what to do with them." This answer suggests that Nick is a creative and innovative student who not only generates ideas but also knows how to implement them effectively. This implies that Nick is not just a thinker but also an action-oriented individual who can turn his ideas into practical solutions or projects.

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  • 4. 

    How did Mrs. Granger try to stop kids from using the word "frindle"?

    • She called their parents and had a conference with them.

    • She made them stand in a corner holding a dictionary.

    • She sent them to the principal's office.

    • She kept them after school and made write sentences.

    Correct Answer
    A. She kept them after school and made write sentences.
    Explanation
    Mrs. Granger tried to stop kids from using the word "frindle" by keeping them after school and making them write sentences.

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  • 5. 

    How did Nick often get his class out of having homework?

    • He asked distracting questions right before the bell rang.

    • He complained that homework was a waste of time.

    • He had a conference with his teachers to talk them out of homework.

    • He wrote poems about the silliness of homework.

    Correct Answer
    A. He asked distracting questions right before the bell rang.
    Explanation
    Nick often got his class out of having homework by asking distracting questions right before the bell rang. This strategy would divert the teacher's attention and prevent them from assigning homework, giving the class a break from their assignments.

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  • 6. 

    What gift did Mrs. Granger receive from Nick from Christmas?

    • A gold fountain pen.

    • A dictionary.

    • A book.

    • A diamond bracelet.

    Correct Answer
    A. A gold fountain pen.
    Explanation
    Mrs. Granger received a gold fountain pen from Nick for Christmas.

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  • 7. 

    How did the kids know Mrs. Granger never looked at their dentention papers?

    • She always threw them in the trashcan before they left.

    • They just wrote their name over and over.

    • Mrs. Granger told them she didn't look at them.

    • They sometimes wrote the word frindle instead of pen.

    Correct Answer
    A. They sometimes wrote the word frindle instead of pen.
    Explanation
    The kids knew Mrs. Granger never looked at their detention papers because they sometimes wrote the word "frindle" instead of "pen." This suggests that Mrs. Granger never paid attention to the content of their papers and simply glanced at them without actually reading them. The use of the word "frindle" instead of "pen" was a way for the kids to test if Mrs. Granger was actually reading their papers or not.

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  • 8. 

    What did Nick Allen do in Miss Deaver's 3rd grade class to make a tropical island?

    • He turned up the thermostat.

    • He poured white sand on the floor.

    • He got all the kids to change into shorts and t-shirts.

    • All of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above.
    Explanation
    Nick Allen did all of the mentioned actions to make a tropical island in Miss Deaver's 3rd grade class. He turned up the thermostat to create a warm atmosphere, poured white sand on the floor to resemble a beach, and got all the kids to change into shorts and t-shirts to match the tropical theme.

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  • 9. 

    How did Bud Lawrence help Nick to become rich?

    • He invested Nick's money in the stock market.

    • He sold frindle products and put part of the profits into an account for Nick.

    • He helped Nick create and sell frindle products.

    • He paid Nick to star in an advertisement for frindle products.

    Correct Answer
    A. He sold frindle products and put part of the profits into an account for Nick.
    Explanation
    Bud Lawrence helped Nick become rich by selling frindle products and putting part of the profits into an account for him. This implies that Bud used his sales skills and business acumen to generate profits from the frindle products, and he made sure to allocate a portion of those profits for Nick's benefit. This shows that Bud was not only supportive of Nick's entrepreneurial endeavors but also actively contributed to his financial success by managing the profits from the sales.

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  • 10. 

    In Frindle, why does Nick Allen decide to invent the word "frindle"?

    • He wants to rebel against his parents.

    • He is trying to get better grades in English class.

    • He wants to prove that words are arbitrary and can be created.

    • He is inspired by his science project.

    Correct Answer
    A. He wants to prove that words are arbitrary and can be created.
    Explanation
    In Frindle by Andrew Clements, Nick Allen, a clever fifth-grader, invents the word "frindle" as a substitute for "pen." This idea comes after a discussion in class with his teacher, Mrs. Granger, about how words are created and the arbitrary nature of language. Nick wants to demonstrate that anyone can make up a word, and if enough people use it, it becomes real. This experiment takes on a life of its own and grows into a widespread phenomenon, highlighting the power of language and creativity.

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  • 11. 

    Why did Mrs. Granger ask Nick to sign the back of the envelope?

    • To sign an agreement that he would stop using the word "frindle"

    • As evidence to give to the principal.

    • To later prove that she had never changed the letter.

    • So she would remember his name in the future.

    Correct Answer
    A. To later prove that she had never changed the letter.
    Explanation
    Mrs. Granger asked Nick to sign the back of the envelope to later prove that she had never changed the letter. By having Nick sign the envelope, she could show that the letter had remained in its original state, with no alterations made to it. This would strengthen her argument that she did not change the letter and that Nick had indeed written it as it was.

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  • 12. 

    How did people in their home towns and states learn about frindle?

    • They heard it from Bud Lawrence.

    • They read it in the Westfield Gazette.

    • It was on the TV national news.

    • They heard it on the radio.

    Correct Answer
    A. It was on the TV national news.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "It was on the TV national news." This suggests that people in their home towns and states learned about frindle through the national news broadcast on television. This implies that the news story about frindle was covered by major news networks and reached a wide audience, making it a popular topic of discussion and knowledge among people in their respective towns and states.

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  • 13. 

    When Nick FIRST made up the word "frindle", he was trying to:

    • Prove how smart he was to Mrs. Granger

    • Prove to Mrs. Granger she didn't know all the words in the dictionary.

    • Prove that he could make a new word to his parents.

    • Prove that he could disrupt Mrs. Granger's class.

    Correct Answer
    A. Prove how smart he was to Mrs. Granger
    Explanation
    Nick's intention when he first made up the word "frindle" was to demonstrate his intelligence to Mrs. Granger. He wanted to show her that he was capable of creating a new word, which would impress her with his cleverness and knowledge.

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  • 14. 

    When did Nick get the letter from Mrs. Granger?

    • When he graduated from high school.

    • On the last day of school that year.

    • After he appeared on CBS news and became famous.

    Correct Answer
    A. After he appeared on CBS news and became famous.
    Explanation
    Nick received the letter from Mrs. Granger after he appeared on CBS news and became famous. This event is a significant turning point in the novel "Frindle" by Andrew Clements, highlighting the impact of Nick's invention of the word "frindle" and the widespread attention it garnered. Mrs. Granger's letter serves as a poignant moment of understanding and connection between her and Nick, reflecting the depth of their relationship and the unexpected outcomes of Nick's creative endeavor.

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  • 15. 

    What did Bud Lawrence start selling right after reading the article in the Westfield Gazette about Nick?

    • Sunglasses with the word frindle on them.

    • Baseball hats with the word frindle on them.

    • Pens with the word frindle on them.

    • T-shirts with the word frindle on them.

    Correct Answer
    A. Pens with the word frindle on them.
    Explanation
    In the book "Frindle" by Andrew Clements, Bud Lawrence, a local businessman, started selling pens labeled with the word "frindle" right after reading the article in the Westfield Gazette about Nick's new word. Seeing the commercial potential, he quickly capitalized on the trend by producing and marketing these pens, which became very popular and profitable. This move helped spread the use of the word "frindle" even further.

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