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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 "October," what time does Greg go to sleep the night that Rodrick has a party?

2. What does Rodrick buy in "October" when he cashes in his Mom Bucks?

3. When Greg fills out a questionnaire that is supposed to predict the type of job he will have when he grows up, what job does he get?

4. In the summer, how much did Greg improve his time swimming?

5. What time did Greg have to be at the pool every morning in the summer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the second most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to Greg?

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

4. What does Dad work on every evening?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel takes place mostly at Greg’s home and school. Does the setting serve as a backdrop for characters or take on the role of a character? Is the setting a neutral background, not important to the novel? What is the importance of the setting?

Essay Topic 2

Rodrick is sometimes a bully. How would you describe the relationship between Rodrick and Greg? What does the relationship reveal about the personality of the each brother?

Essay Topic 3

Greg gets in trouble with his mother for lying. What happens when Greg decides to tell the truth? Why does he sometimes get in trouble for telling the truth? What does Greg decide about his mother and honesty? What does is communicated about honesty?

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