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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 place does Greg take when he runs in the 50-yard dash on Field Day?

2. After soccer games in preschool, what snacks would Greg and the other players get?

3. Who does Mrs. Bosh send up into the ceiling to spy on other homerooms and see what they are doing for Field Day preparations?

4. How long has Greg's dad been going to the same gym?

5. How often are field days held at Greg's middle school?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Greg's mother choose the food she buys?

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

3. How did playing sports change in kindergarten for Greg?

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

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

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

7. Why does Greg believe it is too late for him to be an Olympian?

8. What does Greg believe is the best thing about being an athlete and why?

9. What is wrong with the pasta Greg wants to buy?

10. Why do Greg and his dad get kicked out of his father's gym?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Juxtaposition is a literary device used to compare and contrast things. How does the author use juxtaposition to show ways that Greg and his mother disagree? How does the juxtaposition expose how parents and children often have differing points of view?

Essay Topic 2

Mrs. Heffley believes nutrition is as important as exercise. Why does Mrs. Heffley believe that nutrition is as important as exercise? How does she show Greg the importance of good nutrition?

Essay Topic 3

Greg’s mother wants him to play a sport. Why does Greg’s mother want him to play a sport? What does her desire for him to play a sport reveal about her relationship with Greg?

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