Frindle Review

Who is Bud Lawrence?

• Nick's father

• The principal of Nick's school

• A local businessman who trademarked the word Frindle

• A TV news anchor

Why did Mrs. Granger make such a big deal about students using the word Frindle?

• she didn't like students disobeying her

• she knew if she was the "villain" the word would become popular

• she was cranky

• she believes the dictionary is law

What did the fifth graders do during the class picture?

• stuck out their tongues

• smile

• dab

• say "frindle" and hold up a pen

Where did Nick first try out the word Frindle?

• in Mrs. Granger's room

• with his mom

• in the newspaper

• At the Penny Pantry

Which of the following statements best describes Principal Chatham’s attitude toward the “frindle” prank in this chapter.

• She agrees with Mrs. Granger that there should be consequences for using the word.

• She thinks that both the kids and Mrs. Granger have gone too far.

• She thinks that Mrs. Granger is wrong to make students stay after school.

Which detail would BEST support the characterization that Mrs. Granger is strict?

• Mrs. Granger loves the dictionary

• She pins chewing gum on students' shirts when they get caught

• She sent home letters about which dictionary is "acceptable" to buy

• She had a blue uniform and a red uniform

Who is Nick Allen? (choose TWO answers)

• He created the dictionary

• He created the word Frindle

• His son is the main character in the book

• The protagonist in the story

What happened to students who said "frindle" after Mrs. Granger told them not to?

• they were grounded

• they had detention

• they had to clean bathrooms

• their parents were called

What was NOT an effect of the word frindle?

• a new word was added to the dictionary

• a factory was built in Westfield

• Mrs. Granger was fired

• Nick became rich

What does the word Frindle mean?

• Ink coming out of a straw

• pen

• donut

• unicorn