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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. How long has Greg kept this nickname a secret?

2. What does Greg mostly get for Christmas?

3. Why does Greg's dad not dismantle his game system?

4. What happens when Greg tries to write his thank-yous to people who gave him Christmas gifts?

5. What is the admission price for Greg and Rowley's haunted house as stated on the poster?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Greg's plan to create a general form for his Christmas thank-you notes fail?

8. What advice does Greg give to his little brother, Manny, about making a Christmas wish list?

9. What is the difference between Greg's dad's and mother's punishment styles?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rowley is called to Mr. Winsky's office after an incident is reported about the Safety Patrols. Rowley is blamed for Greg's actions, but he does not tell on Greg. How does Greg feel about Rowley taking the blame and what does he do to help Rowley? What does this reveal about each of the boys' character?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout Greg's first week of school, the reader is given insight into Greg's personality through his experiences with other students. The reader also listens to Greg inner-voice, which shows how he perceives certain encounters. How do Greg's interactions with others during the first week of school give the reader insight into Greg's personality?

Essay Topic 3

In October, Greg and Rowley are very excited to go the Crossland High School haunted house. They had never been before. After attending the haunted house, Greg and Rowley decide they will create their own haunted house in Rowley's basement. What is Greg's motive for having a haunted house and what obstacles do Greg and Rowley encounter while trying to create the haunted house?

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