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

2. Who does Mr. Underwood call to volunteer during Phys Ed?

3. What are the two items used in Greg's game after Christmas?

4. What reading group is Greg assigned to?

5. How long does Greg have to wait to get the item he asked his parents for after Halloween?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Greg disappointed about the secret gift his dad gets him for Christmas this year?

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

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

7. What does Greg do when his dad kicks him out of the house and tells him to be active?

8. Why do Greg's parents argue over him asking for a Barbie Dream House when he was seven?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Greg throws a football at Rowley during a game, and it breaks his hand. Rowley gets a cast and everyone at school wants to help him. Why does Greg think it is unfair that Rowley gets the attention he does?

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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