Mrs. Granger
What book did Mrs. Granger require all of her students to have at home?
the dictionary
What was Nick's report on?
where all the words in the dictionary came from.
True or false. Nick's parents were upset their son was causing such trouble.
false.
How did the students at Lincoln Elementary feel about frindle?
they loved it.
Who is Judy Morgan?
the reporter for the Westfield Gazette who wanted to write a newspaper article about frindle.
What punishment did Mrs. Granger give for saying frindle?
stay after school and write, "I am writing this punishment with a pen" 100 times.
Gwagala was Nick's word for what?
music.
What rule did Nick's parents have about homework?
homework comes first.
What did Mrs. Chatham think the real problem was?
the lack of respect for authority.
How did people in other towns and states hear about frindle?
national TV.
What made Mrs. Granger look like a giant?
her eyes.
Where was Nick when he thought of the idea for frindle?
walking home from school with Janet.
How did Nick's dad feel about all the fuss over frindle?
he wanted it to go all the way.
How were the bus drivers involved with frindle?
they had to stay late to drive the kids home and threatened to go on strike.
Who does Judy Morgan talk to after school?
a group of kids, including Nick.
What would Mrs. Granger do if she caught you chewing gum? Fully explain.
stick the gum to a bright yellow index card and pin it to the front of your shirt. You would have to wear it all day, then take it home and get your parents to sign it.
When did Mrs. Granger finally send the envelope to Nick?
after frindle was in the dictionary.
Who did Mrs. Allen get upset with about the article in the newspaper?
Nick.
Nick's classmates pretended to pay attention while Nick gave his report. Why did they do this?
they knew he was wasting time, and they liked it.
Who is Bud Lawrence and why does he like the frindle?
a business man who thinks frindle will make a lot of money.
How did Mrs. Granger help frindle to spread?
she made the kids want to say it even more by making it something that wasn't allowed.
Name two of Nick's creative plans, other than frindle.
He turned his third grade class into a tropical island. After watching a TV show about red-wing blackbirds, Nick made a peeping sound all year long.
How did Mrs. Allen control what Nick said while he was on TV?
she placed her foot under the table, and if there was a question she felt she should answer, she pushed down on his foot. If he was allowed to answer, she didn't push down on his foot.
Which six kids took the frindle oath?
Pete, John, Chris, Janet, Dave, and Nick.
What kind of deal did Mr. Allen make with Bud Lawrence?
Nick would get 30% of the profits that Bud Lawrence made. This deal would be kept secret.