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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 picture did Dad send to the yearbook when Rodrick was sick?

2. Where does Greg say that he got the idea to pretend that Chirag is not visible?

3. Why does Greg's dad think Rowley is accident prone?

4. What is one of the first games that is played at Rowley's birthday party?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are "Mom Bucks" (66)?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg plays a prank on Rowley that results in Rowley breaking a toe. Why does Greg play a prank that results in Rowley breaking his toe? What does the broken toe symbolize?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Frank is holding a grudge against his brother Joe. Why does Frank hold a grudge against his brother Joe? How does Joe treat Frank? How do Rodrick and Greg treat one another? How do they feel about one another? How would you compare the relationship between Frank and Joe and Rodrick and Rowley?

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