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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 is the only reason Greg gets out of bed on the weekends?

2. What does Greg do when it is his turn to sing in the play?

3. Who was named Athlete of the Month last year?

4. Where do Greg and Rowley try to hide during Phys Ed so they do not have to participate?

5. What grade is Greg in this year?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Greg think that next Halloween he will stay at home?

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

3. What does Greg do with Rodrick's Parental Warning CD?

4. What prevents Greg and Rowley from making it back to Greg's house on Halloween night?

5. How does Greg prepare for the haunted house he and Rowley make?

6. Once Greg gets on Safety Patrols, what does his first day look like?

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

8. Why is Greg's grandma's house draped with toilet paper the day after Halloween?

9. Why would Greg want to be in the Easy reading group?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The school play begins as planned, and Greg acts like a fool instead of following the script. Greg's family is in the audience, and on their way out of the school, Greg's mom throws a bouquet of flowers into the trash. Is Greg's mom justified in throwing the flowers out? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Greg's parents have differing punishment styles. In September, Greg's understanding of these differing styles leads Greg to act in particular ways. How does Greg describe both parenting styles, and what does he specifically do to guide himself into the best position for getting out of trouble?

Essay Topic 3

Greg is given the job of cartoonist for the school newspaper, yet he is still upset after his first comic is presented. Originally, Greg created the comic with the help of his friend, Rowley, and Greg critiques Rowley's contributions. Why is it ironic that Greg is upset with the final publishing of his comic?

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