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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. In April, who becomes Rowley's new best friend?

2. What game does Fregley want to play with Greg?

3. How does Greg get out of being punished by the teenagers in May?

4. What does Greg do after Fregley eats Greg's sugary treat?

5. What happens after Fregley eats Greg's sugary sweets?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why is Greg disappointed when he sees his comic in the school newspaper?

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

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

10. In February, why do Greg and Rowley decide to throw the base of their snowman into the street?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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