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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. Who does the pig bite in Section 2?

2. At the water park, how many people fit in a raft on the lazy river?

3. What does Rodrick play on the radio when he drives in Section 4?

4. How much money does the family find on the floor of the van to use to buy food at the end of Section 4?

5. In Section 2 when Manny tries to run away for a third time while Greg is having medical care, what does Mom do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Greg get bitten by the pig?

2. What happens when Greg takes Manny to the bathroom in Section 4?

3. What is the second place the family stops after a night in a motel in Section 2?

4. What does Dad do when everyone keeps running a red light, and why is it a problem?

5. What happens during Frank's call from a client in Section 2?

6. Why does the auto mechanic not fix the van?

7. Why does Rodrick drive on the way to the beach?

8. Where is the first place the family stops after a night in a motel in Section 2?

9. What call does Dad get in Section 2 that requires quiet from the family?

10. What discussion does the family have when Greg notices that there is a water park two blocks from the auto repair place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Susan gets ideas for family activities from a magazine. How does the magazine present activities and how they will appeal to a family? How do those activities usually work out for the Heffleys? What is the difference between Susan’s expectations for activities and the reality of what happens when the family tries those activities?

Essay Topic 2

Not everything goes smoothly on the road trip. What problems do the Heffleys encounter all along the way on their road trip? How do they handle the problems that they have and how do the problems affect each member of the family?

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing hints at future events and can create suspense. How is foreshadowing used in the novel? How does it hint at future events and create suspense?

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