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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. After the party in Section 2, where are some stragglers hiding?

2. During cleanup at the park in Section 2, what do some little kids play in?

3. How long does Greg's mother want people to stop using their phones and electronic gadgets?

4. Who sets up a lemonade stand in Greg's neigborhood?

5. How much does Greg figure he lost in profits on his stand?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is happening at the Heffley house when they go home after finding Rodrick in Section 2?

9. Why is the town park such a mess?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg rides home with his dad. Why does Greg ride home with his dad after the time at the farm? What does this indicate about the relationship that Greg has with his father? What does it indicate about how Greg feels about his father?

Essay Topic 2

Greg’s grandfather moves in with his family. Why does Grandpa move in with Greg’s family? How does the move affect the various family members and why?

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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