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

2. What game does Greg play with Rowley and his babysitter?

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

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

5. Who watches the movie in "December" that Rodrick leaves in the DVD player?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Mom find out about the Mom Bucks Greg found?

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

8. Why does Mom buy Magick and Monsters books?

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

10. How is Rodrick punished for having the party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel takes place mostly at Greg’s home and school. Does the setting serve as a backdrop for characters or take on the role of a character? Is the setting a neutral background, not important to the novel? What is the importance of the setting?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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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