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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Greg's first class on the first day of school?

2. In "October," what time does Greg go to sleep the night that Rodrick has a party?

3. What does Rodrick buy in "October" when he cashes in his Mom Bucks?

4. What is one of the first games that is played at Rowley's birthday party?

5. When did Chirag Gupta move away?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are two times in "October," when Greg's honesty causes problems?

2. What are "Mom Bucks" (66)?

3. Why will no one get near Greg on the first day of school, and how does he solve that problem?

4. What is Greg's secret to doing book reports?

5. Why does Greg walk home every day after swimming?

6. Why does Greg find Rowley's birthday party boring?

7. Who is the lead singer of Rodrick's band, and why is Dad worried that Rodrick will see him as a role model?

8. Why does Greg say he had a lousy summer?

9. What is Rowley doing in "October" that bothers Greg?

10. Where does Greg spend time during Rodrick's party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dad often types and corrects Rowley’s schoolwork. What happens when Rowley gives Dad a paper to type? Why does Mom decide Rowley has to do his own papers? Why does Dad do the paper finally? Is Dad enabling Rodrick?

Essay Topic 2

Rodrick is very angry when the videos for his band’s performance are not usable. Why is Rodrick so angry that the videos for his band’s performance are not useable? Why does he blame Greg? Why does he seek revenge on Greg for the bad videos?

Essay Topic 3

Frank is holding a grudge against his brother Joe. Why does Frank hold a grudge against his brother Joe? How does Joe treat Frank? How do Rodrick and Greg treat one another? How do they feel about one another? How would you compare the relationship between Frank and Joe and Rodrick and Rowley?

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