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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. Why does the principal confuse Greg with Rowley?

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

3. Who do Greg and Rowley get some free labor from in helping make their snowman?

4. When did they hand out yearbooks at school?

5. How far away does Greg keep away from Fregley?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Greg and Rowley get into a fight at the end of the school year, how does Greg feel about his chances?

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Greg want to get voted onto the Class Favorites page?

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

8. Why does Greg's dad take a shovel and smash Greg and Rowley's snowman?

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

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

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

November comes, and Greg's Phys Ed teacher, Mr. Underwood, announces that the students will be starting a wrestling. Greg is disappointed, because he is a small kid for his age and knows nothing about wrestling. What embarrassments does Greg come into contact with and how does he respond to them?

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