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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 "September," how old is Manny?

2. What is the average age of the kids who attend Rowley's birthday party?

3. When did Chirag Gupta move away?

4. How much does Mom pay Rodrick and Greg in Mom Bucks per bag to rake Gramma's leaves?

5. Who do Mom and Dad think a picture is of that is found in Manny's backpack in "September"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Dad work on every evening?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Greg puts off writing a history poem because snow is forecasted. Why does Greg procrastinate writing a history poem? How much work does Greg usually put into his assignments? What does the way that Greg handles his schoolwork reveal about responsibility?

Essay Topic 3

Rodrick is very angry when the videos for his band’s performance are not usable. Why is Rodrick so angry that the videos for his band’s performance are not useable? Why does he blame Greg? Why does he seek revenge on Greg for the bad videos?

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