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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 type of books did Greg's father always bring home from the library when Greg was little?

2. Which staff members will also have a team on Field Day?

3. Which janitor's arms give out during the whellbarrow race on Field Day?

4. When did Greg used to like sports?

5. How does Greg finally get a treadmill at the gym when he goes with his dad?

Short Essay Questions

1. What place does Greg get when he runs the 50-yard dash on Field Day, and what is the fastest he has ever run?

2. How did the snack shack change during Greg's kindergarten year, and what problems did that cause?

3. What sports did Greg watch in the summer and why?

4. What thoughts does Greg have about medals and the Olympics?

5. Why will the students be competing against grownups for Field Day?

6. What is Greg's mother's favorite thing about the Olympics?

7. How does Mrs. Bosh have Ledavian MIlls spy on Mr. Drew's homeroom?

8. Why does Greg think he is not supposed to be an athlete?

9. How long do Greg and his dad have to wait in lines when they go to a football game together?

10. What type of books does Greg say you will find about sports at the library, and how do those books relate to his experiences?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Genre is a means of classifying literature. What is the genre of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot? Why is it not science fiction?

Essay Topic 2

Greg tries out for a basketball team. Why does Greg try out for a basketball team? Why does he try out if he does not want to play?

Essay Topic 3

Mr. Patel creates a basketball team. Why does Mr. Patel create a basketball team? Why does his team have little chance of winning a game?

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