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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. In "November," what does Greg write about for Science?

2. What is the name of Greg's pre-algebra teacher?

3. Where does Rowley's usual babysitter go to high school?

4. What does Grandpa make Greg and Rodrick for dinner in "December"?

5. How much does Greg pay in Mom Bucks for Rodrick's poem in "November"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rodrick often do on Saturday nights?

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

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

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

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

6. How is Rodrick punished for having the party?

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

8. At the beginning of "November," why does Greg think Dad may be find out about Rodrick's party?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg does not think that he should buy a paper from Rodrick. What are some things that Greg admits to doing that might be considered wrong? Why does Greg at first refuse to buy a paper from Rodrick? How does his conscience bother him about doing that? Why does he give in and buy the paper? How would you describe Greg’s sense of right and wrong?

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

Rodrick does not want to redo his science project. What does Rodrick say when he is told he needs to redo his science project? Why does he not care about redoing the project? What does the incident reveal about Rodrick’s view of life as it is?

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