Show:
Which Character?
Setting
Vocabulary
Misc.
Misc.
100
Who does Nick "thank" after coming up with his big plan to make "frindle" the new word for "pen"?
Mrs. Granger
100
This is where the students wrote "I am writing this punishment with a pen" 100 times.
The detention hall
100
What does the word "worship" mean?
To pray to, honor, or revere.
100
What does Nick do to Miss Deaver's classroom in the middle of February?
He turns it into a tropical island.
100
In Mrs. Granger's letter to Nick, what part does she say she is playing in this "drama"?
The part of the villain, or the "bad guy"
200
When Nick compares the war with Mrs. Granger to a chess game in Chapter 9, who does he say is the "black queen"?
Mrs. Chatham
200
This is where Mrs. Chatham had a meeting with Mr. & Mrs. Allen and Nick.
In the Allen's living room.
200
What does the word "complex" mean?
Complicated, or with a lot of parts.
200
After the newspaper article is published, what question do Mrs. Chatham, the school superintendent, and Nick's mom ask?
What is the meaning of this?!
200
Describe the character Nick as best you can.
ANSWERS WILL VARY
300
Who is Mrs. Chatham?
The principal of Lincoln Elementary School.
300
What school did Nick go to?
Lincoln Elementary School
300
What does the word "vandalism" mean?
Destruction of property.
300
What does Mrs. Granger ask Nick to do as extra homework in Chapter 3?
Research an oral report about the word pen.
300
What do you think is the theme of this story and why?
ANSWERS WILL VARY
400
Who is Judy Morgan?
The reporter from the Wesfield Gazette.
400
This is where Mr. Allen sign a contract with Mr. Lawrence.
Bud Lawrence's office
400
What is a ruckus?
A noisy disturbance or uproar
400
What does Nick's mom think when she hears about the problems at school with the word "frindle"?
She thinks that it is a lot of fuss over nothing.
400
How does Nick's made up word "frindle" spread throughout the country and the world?
Local paper, TV station, national news, magazines, late night TV shows, etc.
500
Who is Bud Lawrence?
The businessman who got the trademark for the name "frindle".
500
This is the TV show that Nick appears on
The Late Show with David Letterman
500
What does the word "imported" mean?
Bought from one place to another to be sold
500
What question is asked in class in Chapter 5 that Nick replays over and over in his mind?
Who says dog means dog?
500
Did your opinion of Mrs. Granger change throughout the story? If so, how and why?
ANSWERS WILL VARY.