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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Greg nearly run into at the fair?
(a) Beardo family.
(b) Big dog.
(c) Sheriff.
(d) Clown.

2. What crazy thing does Greg see to eat at the fair?
(a) Fried pickle on a stick.
(b) Fried candy on a stick.
(c) Fried broccoli on a stick.
(d) Fried butter on a stick.

3. What game does Mom want to play after playing learning CDs on the first day of the road trip?
(a) I Spy.
(b) 20 Questions.
(c) Alphabet Groceries.
(d) Road Trip Bingo.

4. What does Greg remember that Rodrick got stuck in his ear one time?
(a) Q-tip.
(b) Coin.
(c) Candy.
(d) Bug.

5. Where do Greg and his family go for breakfast in Section 2?
(a) Wendy's.
(b) Taco Bell.
(c) Diner.
(d) McDonald's.

6. In Section 2, what was the smell that Greg had smelled in the closet when he was trying to sleep?
(a) Mildewed towel.
(b) Rodrick's shoes.
(c) Dead mouse.
(d) Trash.

7. How does Greg's family haul all the stuff for their trip that will not fit in the minivan?
(a) Roof carrier.
(b) Boat.
(c) Trailer.
(d) RV trailer.

8. In Section 2, what is the name of the fair Susan wants to go to?
(a) Highway 1 Country Fair.
(b) Highway 111 Country Fair.
(c) Boulder County Fair.
(d) Poweshiek County Fair.

9. In Section 2, what wakes Greg?
(a) Kids running up and down the sidewalk.
(b) Kids playing with a cleaning cart.
(c) Grownups fighting.
(d) Police knocking on a door.

10. During what holiday did Rodrick sleep through an entire church service curled up in the back of the van?
(a) New Year's Eve.
(b) Palm Sunday.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

11. At the end of Section 2, where does Greg spot his Mom?
(a) Cotton candy stand.
(b) Flower exhibition.
(c) Livestock tent.
(d) Bread baking contest.

12. What does Greg do while Rodrick collects his prize for the contest he wins?
(a) Explore stalls.
(b) Spin a wheel for a prize.
(c) Watch the pigs.
(d) Shoot a rifle.

13. How many learning CDs does Mom play on the first day of the road trip?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

14. What does Greg hear the crowd say at the end of Section 2?
(a) Hooray!
(b) Good job!
(c) Watch out!
(d) Catch him!

15. What is Greg surprised that the fair does not have?
(a) Midgets and giants.
(b) Fat lady and bearded lady.
(c) Go karts and bumper cars.
(d) Ferris wheel and merry-go-round.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Greg was Manny's age, how long of a nap would he take after lunch?

2. When Greg was little and was watching his favorite show, what did he say the host of the show should draw?

3. What does Mom want the family to learn on their road trip?

4. Who are the characters in the books Greg likes to read?

5. What month is it at the beginning of the novel?

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