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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. What class took place at the same time that Greg was at the swimming pool during the summer?

2. Where does Greg say that Rowley went last summer for ten days?

3. On a Thursday in "October," what does Chirag try to tempt Rowley with?

4. When did Chirag Gupta move away?

5. How far did Greg have to walk from the pool to home in the summer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Rowley doing in "October" that bothers Greg?

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

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

5. What is the one embarrassing thing that Greg knows about Rodrick?

6. What is Greg's secret to doing book reports?

7. Who is the lead singer of Rodrick's band, and why is Dad worried that Rodrick will see him as a role model?

8. Why does Greg find Rowley's birthday party boring?

9. Why does Greg say he had a lousy summer?

10. Why does Greg walk home every day after swimming?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg helps Rodrick with his science project. What is Greg’s secret, and how does everyone at school learn about it? How does Greg react to Rodrick spreading his secret? Why does Greg decide to help Rodrick with his science project even though Rodrick revealed Greg’s secret? What does Greg’s decision reveal about maturity?

Essay Topic 2

There are numerous conflicts between Greg and his brothers. In the novel are most of the conflicts man vs. man, man vs. nature, or man vs self? Are most of the conflicts external or internal? How do the conflict affect the story?

Essay Topic 3

Greg likes to go to Rowley’s house when there is a babysitter. Why is Greg surprised when he goes to Rowley’s and Leland is babysitting? What does Greg expect having Leland for a babysitter will be like? What is communicated about expectations and reality?

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