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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. When was the picture of Rodrick's party taken?

2. What was the subject of Rodrick's science project last year?

3. How much does Susan spend on books for the game that she and Greg are playing with Leland and Rowley?

4. What does Greg's pen pal, Mamadou, have in a picture of himself that he sends to Greg?

5. In "November," who does Greg try to get to help him with his history poem?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Greg say that Manny is Gramma's favorite grandchild?

2. Why is it boring to watch TV with Grandpa?

3. Who does Greg ask to help him with his history poem, and what reaction does he get?

4. Why is Greg always the winner when he plays a game with Grandpa and Rodrick?

5. What does Rodrick often do on Saturday nights?

6. What is the first drum lesson like that Rodrick gives Greg and Rowley?

7. What does Grandpa make for dinner in "December," and how does Greg deal with it?

8. Why does Greg wish that he can stay with Gramma when his parents go away for the weekend in "December"?

9. Why does Dad end Rodrick's punishment for the party two weeks early?

10. Why does Mom buy Magick and Monsters books?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg has to write an allegory for English class. How does Greg’s story meet the requirements to write an allegory? How are the characters or events in the story symbolic of people or events in Greg’s life?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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