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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. How much time does Dad spend working on a project while Rodrick and Greg are supposed to be doing dishes?

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

3. After Rodrick's party in "October," when do the last of his friends go home?

4. Where did Rowley go on vacation over the summer?

5. Where does Greg have to sit in history class?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Dad get out of watching a movie with Mom?

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

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

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

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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