Vocabulary
Chapters 1-3
Chapters 4-6
Chapter 7-10
Chapter 11-15
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a person who misbehaves in a playful way
What is the definition of "rascal"?
100
The dictionary
What book did Mrs. Granger LOVE?
100
They have to do homework first.
What was the rule about homework in Nick's house?
100
frindle
What word did Nick invent?
100
The superintendent
Who came to the principal's office upset about the article?
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focus on or think about only one thing
What does the word "concentrate" mean?
200
Nick turned his classroom into a beach
What did Nick do in 3rd grade?
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He went in and asked for a frindle
What did Nick do at the Penny Pantry?
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She wanted to talk with the principal and Mrs. Granger
Why did Judy Morgan go to Lincoln Elementary?
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Nick's mom was upset
Who was upset about the article?
300
answer will vary...an example of someone who is very excited or upset, marked by fast, wild, or nervous action
Give me an example of someone who is "frantic"
300
She told him that he was to give an oral report on where words come from
What special assignment did Mrs. Granger give Nick?
300
red and black encyclopedias
What books did Nick use to get information for his oral report?
300
Large, tall woman, broad shoulders, black raincoat with a red silk scarf
Describe Mrs. Chatham in detail
300
Nick started keeping his ideas to himself
How was Nick starting to change? Give an example.
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causing disturbance in class that interferes with other students learning activities
What is the definition of "disruption"?
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He asked where all the words in the dictionary came from
Why did Nick ask Mrs. Granger to try to stall her from assigning homework?
400
She wanted him to know it was the same letter with no changes
Why did Mrs. Granger have Nick sign his name and date the back of the envelope?
400
She thought Mrs. Granger was overreacting.
What did Nick's Mom think of Mrs. Granger's reaction to the word frindle?
400
Home of the original frindle
What sign did Westfield put up?
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A ruckus is a disturbance;commotion A disruption is a disturbance in class that interferes with other students ability to learn
What is difference between a ruckus and a disruption?
500
Nick knew Mrs. Granger was tough
Why was Nick worried that 5th grade would be a very long year?
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He said he was doing well because he put his work first
According to Nick's brother, why was he doing well in college?
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She said the real problem was the lack of respect for authority.
Mrs. Chatham said the problem wasn't really the word itself, but what was the real problem?
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She told him that he didn't do anything wrong and that she was proud of him.
What did Mrs. Granger say to cheer Nick up?