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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. In Section 2, what does Frank install in the house?

2. In Section 2, how much is the traffic ticket Rodrick receives?

3. In Section 1, how close is the restaurant that is looking for employees to Greg's house?

4. Where does Greg move his stand?

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Greg's mom think that things were better when she was young, and why does Greg disagree?

6. How does Greg's Homework Buddy help him?

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

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

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

10. What happens when Greg asks his mother to open a microwave burrito for him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg’s mom wants less use of electronics. How does Sue try to achieve an electronics-free weekend? What are her motives for wanting an electronics-free weekend? Does she achieve her goal?

Essay Topic 2

A role reversal occurs when Grandpa moves into the Heffley house. Who swaps roles when Grandpa moves into the Heffley house? How does the role reversal affect the relationship between Grandpa and Frank? How does the role reversal affect other family relationships?

Essay Topic 3

Frank and Grandpa each believe their childhood was the best. Why did Frank and Grandpa believe their childhood was the best? What does Greg think about their views? How does he think he will be when he has his own children someday, and how much will his views be shaped by the childhood he is having?

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