Characters
Nick Allen
What does fad mean?
an interest followed for a time
What word would best fit Nick Allen?
A. Angry C. Troublemaker
B. Nervous D. Selfish
C. Troublemaker
True of False:
Bud Lawrence was not happy about the frindle merchandise.
False- He was VERY happy!
Ture or False:
Nick did not spend all the money he received from the frindle trust fund.
Who is the reporter for the Westfield Gazette?
Judy Morgan
What does controversial mean?
something that causes disagreements
Bud Lawrence wants to own the trademark for the word “frindle”. What does he plan to do with it?
He wants to put frindle in the dictionary.
He wants to turn it into a restaurant called Frindle.
He wants to write a book about the word frindle.
He wants to print the word “frindle” on products like pens and hats.
4. He wants to print the word “frindle” on products like pens and hats.
True or False?
Mrs. Granger did not know that the students were writing “frindle” instead of “pen” in their after school punishment.
True
What did the fifth grade class say when their class picture was taken?
frindle!
Who is the teacher who thought Nick was funny for turning her classroom into a tropical island with sand, paper palm trees, and turning the thermostat up high?
Mrs. Dever, Nick's 3rd grade teacher
What does mastermind mean?
to plan a complex scheme or project
How does Mrs. Granger outsmart Nick on the first day?
She tells him she is smarter.
She tells him to write a report about the answer.
She tells him that a pen is a writing tool.
She tells him to go to the principal’s office.
2. She tells him to write a report about the answer.
What is Mrs. Granger’s famous “battle cry” that all her former students remember?
Look it up! It's in the dictionary!
If students used the word frindle what was their punishment?
Who is the business man who started printing the word "frindle" on products?
Bud Lawrance
What does oblong mean?
longer in one direction than in the other
What question does Nick ask Mrs. Granger on the first day to stall the lesson?
A.Where did all of those words come from?
B. What is a dictionary?
C. What is a pen?
D. Why do we have to do work?
A. Where did all the words come from
What physical trait made Mrs. Granger seem large and intimidating?
eyes
Why did Nick and John put on a show in Language arts class?
They thought it was a great time to spread the word Frindle to the class since Language Arts is where it started and is where you learn about words.
Who got in trouble when Nick Allen made a "peep" sound in class?
His friend, Janet Fisk.
to continue in the same state, to last
When Mrs. Chatham comes to speak with Mr. and Mrs. Allen, what is surprising about Mrs. Allen’s reaction to the situation?
She is very angry with Nick.
She thinks the whole thing is harmless and Nick shouldn’t be in trouble.
She wants Mrs. Granger to get fired.
She argues that she invented the word, not Nick.
2. She thinks the whole thing is harmless and Nick shouldn’t be in trouble.
Why is every 5th grader getting at least one word wrong on his/her spelling test each week?
They are writing frindle instead of pen on their spelling test.
What is the “show” that Nick and John put on for the class?
Nick told Mrs. Granger he didn't have a frindle. John yelled out that he had a frindle and rummaged through his backpack looking for one. He then through it to Nick and Nick missed it on purpose.