View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Greg's mom get for the Giving Tree at church?
(a) An umbrella.
(b) A red wool sweater.
(c) Two pairs of socks.
(d) A painting.

2. What is unusual about the dog in the play?
(a) The dog will wear a dress.
(b) The dog will walk on two legs.
(c) The dog will meow instead of bark.
(d) The dog will speak.

3. What does Greg do when it is his turn to sing in the play?
(a) Greg sings very softly.
(b) Greg stays silent.
(c) Greg yells and runs off stage.
(d) Greg pretends he forgot the song.

4. How is Rodrick punished for something in September?
(a) Rodrick is grounded for 2 weeks.
(b) Rodrick has to babysit Manny for one month.
(c) Rodrick has to answer a bunch of reflection questions.
(d) Rodrick cannot practice with his band until his mother decides he can again.

5. How late does the play start?
(a) The play is on time.
(b) The play is 30 minutes late.
(c) The play is 45 minutes late.
(d) The play is 1 hour late.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Greg make campaign posters?

2. Where does Greg believe he should sit to make sure he gets the best spot?

3. Why does Greg think his writing will be useful later on in life?

4. How does Greg try to cheer Rowley up after Rowley gets hurt in January?

5. What does Greg's dad do if any teenagers walk by the house on Halloween?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Greg react to the attention Rowley gets after the Big Wheel accident?

2. Why does Greg think that middle school is the dumbest idea ever?

3. Why does it bother Greg when Rowley shows up in his costume to go to the Crossland High School haunted house?

4. Why does Marty Porter most likely beat Greg for the position of Treasurer?

5. After the play is over, in what types of spirits do Greg and his family leave?

6. What does Greg do to gain weight for the wrestling unit in Phys Ed?

7. Why does Greg most likely enjoy the Big Wheel-Football Game?

8. Why does Greg want to join the Safety Patrols at school?

9. Why does Greg becoming embarrassed when it is his scene in the play?

10. In January, after a Big Wheel accident, why does Rowley become popular?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 975 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample