View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Greg sleep when he stays with his Grandpa?

2. In "November," how much money does Greg find at Rowley's that he can use for Mom Bucks?

3. What does Susan name her character in a game she plays with Greg, Rowley, and Leland?

4. What do Mom and Dad take from Rodrick when they find out about the party?

5. On Thanksgiving, what does Frank do to get everyone to go home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do Greg's parents learn about Rodrick's party?

3. How and why does Greg get punished for Rodrick's party?

4. Why does Mom buy Magick and Monsters books?

5. What do Rodrick and Greg usually have to play with Grandpa when they stay with him?

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

7. Where does Greg get some Mom Bucks and how many does he get?

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

9. What does Rodrick often do on Saturday nights?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

The point of view of a novel determines what a reader knows about events and characters. What is the point of view in the book? How does it influence what a reader knows about events and characters?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 761 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample