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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 period does Greg take Phys Ed?

2. What reading group is Greg assigned to?

3. Other than the Hall of Screams, what is the other part of Greg and Rowley's haunted house?

4. What special treat does the Safety Patrol get before school starts?

5. How late does the play start?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Greg jealous of Rowley's Halloween costume?

3. Why does Greg want to be a Tree in the school musical Wizard of Oz?

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

5. How does Greg approach choosing his seat on the first day of school?

6. How is the Cheese Touch game played?

7. What happens when Rowley's dad comes down to the basement and sees Greg and Rowley's haunted house?

8. Why does Greg decide to run for Student Council?

9. What are the differences between the wrestling Greg researches and what he is doing in Phys Ed?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The school play, The Wizard Of Oz, begins rehearsals at the start of December. In November, Greg's mother demands he sign-up. From the start, the play is not going very well. What types of incidences occur that prove rehearsal are not going well and how do they leak into the actual play?

Essay Topic 2

Greg shares his opinions about how to make a Christmas wish list and the reader knows the one item Greg wants for Christmas. He critiques the behaviors of others when it comes to the gift-giving spirit of Christmas. How does Greg feel about Christmas gift-giving according to his interactions with family members and friends?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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