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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. What does Greg do to pretend he is practicing his band instrument?

2. Who does Greg claim stole his apple from his lunch?

3. What does Greg sleep through?

4. Which privilege does Greg lose for a month for lying about what happened to his lunch apples?

5. Where does the pig throw up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What scam does Greg concoct about his missing apple?

2. How does Greg meet Maddox?

3. How does Greg's mom plan to make chores more fun?

4. Why does Greg hope the Spineticklers series is not banned?

5. Why does Greg's mom encourage him to get a French horn?

6. Why is Greg excluded from the party once he is in band?

7. Why does Greg's mom buy him a piano?

8. How does Rodrick come through for Greg?

9. Why is Greg not going to Mariana's party?

10. What happens when Greg's mom meets Tevin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Greg attempts new things he says he often misses the mark and feels like he fails. What is it about Greg's personality that makes him persevere and not give up easily?

Essay Topic 2

Parents and teachers complain about the Spineticklers books. Are their concerns legitimate? How does Jeff Kinney make clear his opinion about banning books?

Essay Topic 3

Greg ends up getting punished after the band concert. Could Greg have gotten in trouble whether or not he was on stage? What does this show about consequences?

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