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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Preet Patel miss basketball tryouts?
(a) His uncle's funeral.
(b) His grandmother's funeral.
(c) He had bronchitis.
(d) He had the flu.

2. After half time during Greg's team's first away game, which of his teammates start fighting one another?
(a) Woodleys.
(b) Justin White and Jabari Bruce.
(c) Edward Mealy and Ruby Bird.
(d) Kevin Pomodoro and Yusef Meskin.

3. Where are Greg's parents during his team's first away game?
(a) Rodrick's speech competition.
(b) Manny's preschool play.
(c) Manny's t-ball game.
(d) Rodrick's college tour.

4. How many minutes does Greg play in the first half of his team's first game?
(a) 3.
(b) 8.
(c) 0.
(d) 5.

5. During the first away game for Greg's team, how many rival players would surround anyone who got the ball inbounds?
(a) 3 or 4.
(b) 5 or 6.
(c) 4 or 5.
(d) 2 or 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What equipment do Greg and the others on Mr. Patel's team use for a game they make up?

2. How many basketball teams are there for Greg's entire grade?

3. At the end of the tryouts for the basketball team, how many kids duke it out in a scrimmage?

4. Who is the point guard on Mr. Patel's team for their first game?

5. What is the theme of Coach Patel's speech during half time of Greg's team's first away game?

Short Essay Questions

1. What started the rivalry with Slacksville?

2. What happens when Greg is put into the game with Slacksville?

3. What happens when a men's league team says they have the court reserved when Mr. Patel's team is practicing?

4. Why did it seem like the rivalry between the towns might change a few months ago?

5. What does Greg tell his mom sports will be like in 20 years?

6. Why is Greg worried when his mother says he will probably get a lot of playing time for Mr. Patel's team?

7. How did Greg's town get back at Slacksville last year?

8. What happened to Mrs. Heffley when she was playing in a championship game in middle school?

9. What is the problem with the elementary school gym floor where Greg's team plays?

10. What is the only experience that Greg has had playing basketball?

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