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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. From how many feet did Greg make his greatest athletic achievement of his life?
(a) 25 feet.
(b) 30 feet.
(c) 5 feet.
(d) 20 feet.

2. What does Greg's town have in the middle of their town park?
(a) Rusting playground equipment.
(b) Rotting lumber.
(c) Garbage.
(d) Piles of garbage.

3. How long has it been since Edward Mealy has said a word?
(a) Since 1st grade.
(b) Since 3rd grade.
(c) Since 2nd grade.
(d) Since Kindergarten.

4. Where does Greg's team play their first away game?
(a) Erie.
(b) Slacksville.
(c) Williamsburg.
(d) Firestone.

5. What do spectators do during the warm ups for Greg's team's first away game?
(a) Trash-talk.
(b) Heckle.
(c) Boo.
(d) Jeer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Greg say the first teams to play basketball used for a hoop?

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

3. On Wednesday, how old are the guys who come to use the court Mr. Patel's team is using?

4. What sport did Greg's mother play when she was his age?

5. Who does Greg carpool with for his team's first away game?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Mr. Patel's team meet for the first time, and why?

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

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

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

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

6. What problem does Greg have with the cooler the Woodleys use for the drinks for the first game they play?

7. For Greg's team's first game, why does Kevin Pomodoro play point guard and why is the other team able to steal every time he calls a play?

8. Why is Greg not getting enough sleep?

9. During the basketball game with Slacksville, what pep talk does Coach Patel give his team?

10. Wht challenges does Mr. Patel's team have the first time they practice?

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