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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 far away does Greg keep away from Fregley?

2. What does Greg think is the most interesting part of Rodrick's yearbook?

3. What does Greg's dad to Greg and Rowley's snowball?

4. When did they hand out yearbooks at school?

5. What job opens up for the school newspaper in February?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Greg throw his yearbook in the trash can at the end of the year?

2. Why would Greg's English teacher, Mrs. Levine, call the snowy situation between Greg and Rowley and the Whirley Street kids ironic?

3. How does Rowley treat Greg after the truth comes out that it was Greg who was terrorizing the kindergarteners?

4. What happens to Greg's plan to put a thumbtack on his teacher's chair and make everyone laugh?

5. Why does Rowley get called to Mr. Winsky's office in relation to the Safety Patrols?

6. Why does Greg say that he got rid of the wretched Cheese once and for all?

7. What makes Greg jealous of Rowley's new friend Collin Lee after the Safety Patrol incident?

8. How does Greg interpret his mom's advice about the Safety Patrol dilemma?

9. Why is Greg angry about the cartoonist that replaces him in the school newspaper?

10. How does the reader know that Greg's experience at Fregley's house does not go well?

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

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

In February, it snows for the first time, and Greg and Rowley decide to start making the base for their snowman. They face many obstacles along the way, and Greg seems to blame everyone around him when things do not go his way. What challenges do Greg and Rowley face and how does Greg respond to these challenges?

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