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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. Who discouraged Manny from potty training last Thanksgiving?

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

3. On Thanksgiving, when do the most of the rest of the family start arriving?

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

5. In "November," how much does Rodrick offer to sell his poem he wrote for Mr. Huff the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Greg not worry about writing his history poem in "November"?

2. Why does Mom buy Magick and Monsters books?

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

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

5. How did Rodrick's science project get completed last year?

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

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

8. Why is Dad angry with Uncle Joe at Thanksgiving?

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

10. Why does Greg usually like to go to Rowley's house when he has a babysitter, and why is he disappointed in November when he goes over?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

There are numerous conflicts between Greg and his brothers. In the novel are most of the conflicts man vs. man, man vs. nature, or man vs self? Are most of the conflicts external or internal? How do the conflict affect the story?

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?

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