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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, what does Greg drop down the drain in the bathroom?

2. What does Grandpa clip when he is driving Greg in Section 3?

3. How many letters does Greg received from home on Wednesday at Hardscrabble Farms?

4. Who is Greg's bunkmate at Hardscrabble Farms?

5. Where does Greg roll the car in Section 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Greg have to leave his raincoat behind when he leaves for Hardscrabble Farms?

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

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

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

5. Supposedly, who is Silas Scratch?

6. How do some kids get caught with contraband in their bags?

7. Why do Greg and the others scrape their lunch leftovers into a giant pot after their first lunch at Hardscrabble Farms?

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

9. What happens when Grandpa drives Greg to the hardware store?

10. What does Mrs. Graziano say about chores on Tuesday at Hardscrabble Farms?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 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?

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