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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. For what does Susan offer Rodrick to teach Greg in "November"?

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

3. Why does Susan buy books for a game that Greg has been playing?

4. Who is Rowley's babysitter in "November"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Rodrick punished for having the party?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Rodrick call himself a professional drummer in "November"?

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

10. Why does Mom buy Magick and Monsters books?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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