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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. How long was Mr. Patel's team supposed to have reserved the court when some men come to use the court on Wednesday?

2. What does Greg think is the biggest athletic achievement of his life?

3. Which family supplies drinks for the first game?

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

5. How many years ago did a guy name Anthony Grow miss a kick in a game against Slacksville?

Short Essay Questions

1. In addition to the floor in the elementary gym where Greg's team plays, what other issues are there?

2. How does Greg get on a basketball team?

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

4. Why is Greg not getting enough sleep?

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

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

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

8. When Greg tries out for the basketball teams, why does he think he does not have a chance of getting on a team?

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

10. What is Greg's greatest athletic achievement of his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg’s town has a rivalry with Slacksville. Why does Greg’s town have a rivalry with Slacksville? How does the rivalry affect the two towns?

Essay Topic 2

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot and why is that incident the climax?

Essay Topic 3

Greg chooses foods at the grocery store based on advertisements he has seen. How does Greg begin to realize the many advertisements are deceptive? How does he learn to recognize false advertising?

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