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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. When was the first time that Greg read about Flat Stanley?

2. How many learning CDs does Mom play on the first day of the road trip?

3. What does Greg grab to take with him at the last minute before they leave on their road trip?

4. What did dad find living in an old washing machine stored in his boat one summer?

5. Last summer, where did Mom announce that everyone was going on a trip?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Rodrick do when Mom says buying frozen pizza was not a good idea?

4. Why do the Heffleys not go to a different motel?

5. What happens when Greg yells at kids playing with a cleaning cart during the night at the motel?

6. What is Greg's idea of a relaxing summer vacation?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg’s favorite book series is the Underpants Bandits. What does Greg like about the series? Why do parents and teachers not like the books? Why and how are the books censored?

Essay Topic 2

Rodrick lets Greg sit in the back of the van. Why is sitting in the back of the van usually a privilege? Is it a privilege on the road trip? How does Greg have to make do with his circumstances? How does he try to make the best of a bad situation?

Essay Topic 3

Manny is the youngest member of his family. How much does the family cater to Manny? What are some examples of ways that he is catered to? Would you describe Manny as being spoiled?

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