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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. Who falls and loses his tooth during the trust building exercise in Section 4?

3. How long does it take Greg's mom and a tow truck to come when the car rolls in Section 3?

4. Who is allowed to use baby wipes at Greg's house?

5. How many years has Mrs. Graziano been coming to Hardscrabble Farms?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Mrs. Graziano say in her welcome speech to Hardscrabble Farms?

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

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

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

8. Supposedly, who is Silas Scratch?

9. What work do Greg and the members of his group do Tuesday morning?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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