Vocabulary
What does the word creative mean?
Having original ideas.
Who is Nick?
A creative, unique boy. The main character.
What does Nick do to his 3rd grade classroom?
Turns it into a tropical island.
What is the title of chapter 3?
The Question.
Where did Nick look for information on the dictionary?
The encyclopedia.
What does the word procedure mean?
A series of steps or instructions followed.
Who is Mrs. Granger?
Nick's 5th grade teacher.
Which sentence best describes Mrs. Granger's reputation?
A. She is kind.
B. She is not responsible.
C. She has eyes that make kids feel like a speck of dust.
D. She enjoys reading.
C. She has eyes that make kids feel like a speck of dust.
How many vocabulary words does Mrs. Granger give each week?
35
What is the title of chapter 4?
Word Detective.
What does the word jolt mean?
To surprise or shock.
Who is Mrs. Allen?
Nick's mom.
What is most true about Nick?
A. He spends time by himself reading.
B. He likes to do homework.
C. He is creative.
D. He is mean and cruel.
C. He is creative.
How does Nick feel about his extra assignment?
He is embarrassed and his ears turn red.
He was puzzled and confused.
What does the word hesitant mean?
To wait or pause for a moment.
Who is Miss Deaver?
Nick's third grade teacher.
What does Mrs. Granger do to kids who are caught chewing gum?
She makes them wear it on an index card all day and have their parents sign it.
What is the question that Nick asks at the end of class to distract Mrs. Granger?
Where do all the words in the dictionary come from?
Why did Nick's parents' homework rule never bother him before?
He never had that much homework before.
What does the word gradually mean?
What is Mrs. Granger's nickname?
The Lone Granger
Who did Nick get in trouble instead of himself for making the "peep" noise?
Janet Fisk.
What is a thought-grenade?
A powerful idea that blows your mind.
What was happening outside when Nick was trying to do his report?
There was a baseball game.