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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. Who is voted Class Clown in the yearbook?

2. After visiting the office in March, what is Rowley in trouble for?

3. What do Rowley and his new best friend do that makes Greg sick?

4. What does Fregley take from Greg's backpack without him knowing?

5. During what month does it start snowing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the Saturday after the first week of school, Greg says that, "Rowley is technically my best friend, but that is subject to change." Greg and Rowley have an interesting friendship, and Greg can be very mean to Rowley. In what ways does Greg disrespect Rowley and how do these interactions help shape Greg's personality in the reader's eyes?

Essay Topic 3

Greg and Rowley are ready to go out on Halloween for trick-or-treating. They have great costumes and a plan for where they will go to get the most candy. Unfortunately, as they are about to leave their plans crumble. What happens before and during trick-or-treating that makes Greg angry? Why is Greg right or wrong for being upset?

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