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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 science class in "October," how many kids does Greg tell his teacher are in the class?

2. When Greg was watching a dog in the summer, how long did he allow the dog to do its business on the foyer floor?

3. What does Greg do to see if Rowley will copy him?

4. How many short stories are in the book that Greg has been using for book reports?

5. Where did Rowley go on vacation over the summer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the only class where Greg does not get a good seat on the first day of school?

2. Why is Rodrick the worst person to do dishes with?

3. Why will no one get near Greg on the first day of school, and how does he solve that problem?

4. Where does Greg spend time during Rodrick's party?

5. What are two times in "October," when Greg's honesty causes problems?

6. Why did Greg not get paid for watching the Fuller's dog over the summer?

7. In "October," why does Greg get called to the vice principal's office and what is his punishment?

8. What does Dad work on every evening?

9. What trick does Greg use to get out of swimming practice?

10. Why does Dad think that Rowley is accident prone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dad often types and corrects Rowley’s schoolwork. What happens when Rowley gives Dad a paper to type? Why does Mom decide Rowley has to do his own papers? Why does Dad do the paper finally? Is Dad enabling Rodrick?

Essay Topic 2

Rowley is an only child who is babied by his parents. Why does Rowley have a babysitter when his parents are gone? How does Rowley act after he travels? How is his behavior childish? Who does Rowley enjoy playing with and hanging out with? What type of birthday party does he have? How does Rowley copy Greg? What type of person is Rowley? What does his character reveal about immaturity?

Essay Topic 3

Greg does not think that he should buy a paper from Rodrick. What are some things that Greg admits to doing that might be considered wrong? Why does Greg at first refuse to buy a paper from Rodrick? How does his conscience bother him about doing that? Why does he give in and buy the paper? How would you describe Greg’s sense of right and wrong?

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