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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 Mom want the family to learn on their road trip?

2. Where does Greg want to go instead of a road trip?

3. Where does Dad's boat have a crack?

4. What type of pet did Dad have when he was a kid?

5. Where did Greg and his family really get to go last summer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Mom and Greg get frustrated when Manny takes a long nap?

2. What problems do the Heffleys find with the motel room they get in Section 2?

3. What happened last summer when Greg's mom announced summer plans?

4. Why did Greg's Flat Stanley not get returned when his mother sent it off for him in second grade?

5. What happened when the school banned the Underpants Bandits books?

6. What are Greg's favorite books and what are they about?

7. What does Dad say when Mom tells him they are going on a road trip?

8. What is Flat Stanley?

9. Where does Greg's mom get a lot of ideas for family activities, and how do those ideas work out?

10. Why is Rodrick sent to get food from a supermarket in Section 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book has illustrations on every page. How are illustrations used to show what is happening throughout the story? How do the illustrations reveal mood or emotions? How do the illustrations help readers visualize or understand what is happening better than text alone? How do the illustrations impact the story?

Essay Topic 2

Even after the challenge of the road trip, Susan is optimistic. How does Susan face the challenges of the road trip? Why does she have a positive attitude about the trip? Is Susan optimistic or deluded?

Essay Topic 3

Susan packs lunches to save money on the trip. What are some ways that Susan tries to save money on the trip? How do some of the choices she makes backfire? What are the challenges of budgeting for a family trip?

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