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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. Why does Greg's mother say that things were great when she was younger?

2. How much time is Grandpa supposed to work off each day for a punishment in Section 2?

3. Who is in charge of the cleanup team Greg is on at the park?

4. What would Greg's mom give the family pet if it would stand on its hind legs?

5. What was Frank able to buy when he and Giles had a lemonade stand?

Short Essay Questions

1. What complaints do people who visit Greg's lemonade stand have?

2. What happens to Greg's Fitness Water when he takes it to the park?

3. Why does Rodrick get a job, and where does he find a job?

4. What dessert does the Old-Timey Ice Cream Parlour have that Greg does not like?

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

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

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

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

9. Why is the town park such a mess?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Family is an important theme in the book. In what way is family important to Greg, his parents, his grandfather, and his brothers? How does this importance affect how family members treat one another? Why does family seem more important to some of the Heffley family members than others?

Essay Topic 2

Greg drops a toothpaste cap down the sink. Why does he not ask for help? How does his decision to be self-reliant backfire? When he does ask for help, why does he ask the wrong person to assist him? How do the decisions Greg makes when he drops the cap spiral out of control?

Essay Topic 3

Greg and the other students have to perform chores at Hardscrabble Farms. How does Greg feel about doing hard work at first? How difficult is it for Greg to do some of the chores? How does performing chores make Greg feel about himself and why?

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