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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. In "November," how much has Albert Murphy and his pen pal paid in postage for their letters?

2. By what time is Rodrick supposed to tell his parents the theme of his experiment for the science fair project?

3. What game do Rodrick and Greg always play with Grandpa?

4. What does Greg's pen pal, Mamadou, have in a picture of himself that he sends to Greg?

5. When did Greg write the note that is the only thing his Gramma has from him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Greg figure out if the Mom Bucks he finds are the same as the ones his mother uses?

2. What does Rodrick often do on Saturday nights?

3. Why is Greg always the winner when he plays a game with Grandpa and Rodrick?

4. What does Grandpa make for dinner in "December," and how does Greg deal with it?

5. Where does Greg get some Mom Bucks and how many does he get?

6. Why does Dad end Rodrick's punishment for the party two weeks early?

7. What do Rodrick and Greg usually have to play with Grandpa when they stay with him?

8. How is Rodrick punished for having the party?

9. Why does Greg say that Manny is Gramma's favorite grandchild?

10. How do Greg's parents learn about Rodrick's party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg helps Rodrick with his science project. What is Greg’s secret, and how does everyone at school learn about it? How does Greg react to Rodrick spreading his secret? Why does Greg decide to help Rodrick with his science project even though Rodrick revealed Greg’s secret? What does Greg’s decision reveal about maturity?

Essay Topic 2

Greg plays a prank on Rowley that results in Rowley breaking a toe. Why does Greg play a prank that results in Rowley breaking his toe? What does the broken toe symbolize?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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