Frindle: Understanding Key Events

In Chapter Eight of 'Frindle', the students at Lincoln Elementary School orchestrate a playful rebellion by using the word 'frindle' instead of 'pen'. This begins when a photographer visits to take class pictures, and the students say 'frindle' instead of 'cheese'. Mrs. Granger, a teacher, is not pleased and imposes a punishment for using the word. Despite this, the students continue to use 'frindle', turning the punishment into a badge of honor. Nick, the creator of the word, meets with Mrs. Granger, who challenges him on the disruption caused by 'frindle'. The chapter ends with a schoolwide movement, as students and parents get involved, leading to administrative intervention.

What event was being prepared for at the beginning of the chapter?

• A school play

• A science fair

• A class picture

• A sports day

What word did the students say instead of 'cheese' during the group picture?

• Frindle

• Pen

• Smile

• Cheese

How did the teachers feel about the students' behavior during the picture?

• Furious

• Amused

• Indifferent

• Pleased

What was the punishment for using the word 'frindle' instead of 'pen'?

• Extra homework

• Cleaning the classroom

• Writing a sentence 100 times

• Detention for a week

What did Nick compare his meeting with Mrs. Granger to?

• A school assembly

• A parent-teacher meeting

• A friendly chat

• A war conference

What did Mrs. Granger give Nick during their meeting?

• A book

• A letter

• A detention slip

• A new pen

What was the students' reaction to Mrs. Granger's punishment?

• They used 'frindle' even more

• They ignored it

• They stopped using 'frindle'

• They apologized

How did the school respond to the increasing use of 'frindle'?

• They banned the word

• They ignored it

• They encouraged it

• They called a meeting with parents

What did the principal do in response to the 'frindle' situation?

• Held a school assembly

• Called the police

• Visited Nick's parents

• Suspended Nick