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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 3, where does Greg think there might be a webcam?

2. In Section 4, who tells everyone at Hardscrabble Farms that there is a network of tunnels beneath the cabins?

3. While Greg's group is dealing with the fish caught on Wednesday at Hardscrabble Farms, what does Mr. Jefferson tell Greg?

4. Where does Greg decide he needs to go so his dad can cool down about the damage to the car in Section 3?

5. In Section 4, as a group leaves Hardscrabble Farms, what does a sign say to beware of?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Frew not happy with his life in Section 3?

2. Why does Greg decide he is unprepared for the trip to Hardscrabble Farms?

3. Why does Mr. Jefferson make Greg's group go to bed early on Monday?

4. What does Greg say about breakfast on Tuesday at Hardscrabble Farms?

5. How does Greg's mom track him down in Section 3 when he runs away with Frew and Billy?

6. In Section 3 when Greg, Frew, and Billy run away, what does Frew think they should do?

7. Why does Billy say that he stole from a convenience store in Section 3?

8. What does Greg do when he drops a toothpaste cap in the sink in Section 3?

9. Why is Greg worried about the food situation on the field trip, and what does he do about it?

10. What does Grandpa give Greg before Greg leaves for Hardscrabble Farms?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Frank reveals that he started the Silas Scratch legend. Why did Frank start the legend? What benefits did he obtain by starting the legend as a camper and as an adult? Why does he not want to tell everyone that the story is not true?

Essay Topic 2

Greg tries a lemonade stand to make money. How much planning does Greg do before opening his stand? How does his lack of planning affect his business? Why does his business fail?

Essay Topic 3

Greg has to learn to survive without technology. What experiences make Greg do without technology? How do those experiences affect him? Is Greg successful in learning to manage without technology?

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