Chapter One
What is Nick known for? What was he an expert at in school?
Either: His wild ideas or The Delay Technique
Name one thing that made fifth grade different from the other grades
1. It was the year you got ready for middle school. 2. There was no morning recess. 3. Mrs. Granger was your teacher.
Nick was an expert at asking __________.
The delaying question
What is the rule about homework in Nick's house?
Homework first. Nick had to complete it before he got free time.
How did Nick feel about giving his report?
He was nervous.
Name one of the things Nick does to turn the classroom into a tropical island?
taped palm trees to desks, turned thermostat up to 90, scattered sand on the floor, had kids wear shorts & t-shirts
Why does Mrs. Granger have a "monopoly" on language arts?
She is the only language arts teacher, so she has all the students.
Nick could feel a homework assignment coming the way a farmer can feel a rainstorm. What does that mean?
He was sure of it. He could tell without a doubt that a homework assignment was coming.
What is the definition of the word complex?
having many parts, details, ideas, or functions often related in a complicated way
What did Nick mean when he said Mrs. Granger "plays for keeps"?
She doesn't fool around.
What was the fact Nick learned about the Red-Wing Blackbird?
They have a high-pitched chirp that predators can't tell where it's coming from.
What book does Mrs. Granger especially love?
The Dictionary
What is "the perfect thought grenade" that Nick uses to try and distract Mrs. Granger?
He asks her about the dictionary and where all the words come from.
Besides reading the dictionary, where does Nick get information for his report?
an encyclopedia
True or False: The students in Nick's class are extremely interested in Nick's report.
True
She thought it was cute and colorful. She thought the kids were clever.
What is Mrs. Granger's battle cry?
"Look it up!"
Did Nick's plan to distract Mrs. Granger work?
No. It backfired because Mrs. Granger gave him an assignment to do an oral report on the history of the dictionary.
What does the word "profound" mean?
great knowledge; absolute, complete
Describe Nick's plan for giving his report on the dictionary.
He plans to give a very long report that takes up the whole class period so Mrs. Granger can't teach or assign homework.
What was the name of the girl Nick got to join him on his "science experiment"?
Janet Fisk
What is a monopoly?
the complete control over the entire supply of goods; complete possession
What was Mrs. Granger's class like on the first day of school?
All business. The kids took a vocabulary pre-test and their was a homework assignment.
Every fifth grade student got a letter from Mrs. Granger at the beginning of the year about needing a dictionary. How did nick feel about it?
Who does Mrs. Granger say decides what words mean?