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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. A few years ago, when did a community group build a community garden?
(a) After school on Friday and all day Saturday.
(b) A long weekend.
(c) A Sunday afternoon.
(d) A Saturday and Sunday.

2. Who sets up a lemonade stand in Greg's neigborhood?
(a) Bob Andrews.
(b) Cedric Cunningham.
(c) Peter Williams.
(d) Michael Davidson.

3. What was the name of Greg's grandfather's girlfriend who broke up with him?
(a) Patricia.
(b) Maureen.
(c) Darlene.
(d) Abigail.

4. Why does Greg's mother say that things were great when she was younger?
(a) It was easier to get around without traffic jams.
(b) Everything was cheaper.
(c) The town was like one giant family.
(d) There was less air poultion.

5. Where did Greg spend July and August?
(a) Computer Camp.
(b) Sports Camp.
(c) Film Camp.
(d) Music Camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Sue get all the signatures for her petition?

2. What day of the week does Greg talk about what his father did in the summertime when he was growing up?

3. What does Greg's grandfather say they played when he was a kid?

4. Who gets the cleanup at the park in Section 2 organized?

5. What are the people wearing who were brought on a bus to the cleanup in the park in Section 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Greg's mom circulating a petition?

2. Why does Greg's grandfather move in with Greg's family?

3. What do grown-ups say about the "good old days," and why does Greg think grow-ups always talk about the "good old days"?

4. How does Sue get enough signatures for her electronics-free weekend?

5. According to Greg's dad and to his grandfather, what did his dad used to hide all over town?

6. What happened to Greg last summer at the town pool?

7. How did Greg spend his summer this year, and why did he choose that activity?

8. What did Frank do when he was a kid to earn money?

9. What does Greg decide to sell when the lemonade does not work out, and how does he try to advertise?

10. Why is the town park such a mess?

(see the answer keys)

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