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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 sport did Greg have to participate in during the summer?

2. How old is the lead singer of Rodrick's band?

3. What does Rodrick call Greg when he sees him carrying a diary?

4. At the beginning of "September," what does Mom give Greg?

5. When Rodrick would pick up Greg during the summer from the pool, what would he drive?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Greg remember that his mother was not totally honest?

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

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

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

5. Why does Rowley's party have to be put on hold for a bit?

6. How does Chirag treat Greg after Greg apologizes for treating him like he was invisible?

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

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

10. What does Dad work on every evening?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

There are illustrations on every page of the book. How do the illustrations enhance the text? How do the drawing provide visual clues about characters and events?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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