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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 begin to do on his computer when hanging out with Maddox?

2. What does Greg's mom tell him to do with his imagination?

3. Why is Greg upset that he chose a cumbersome instrument?

4. Where does Greg visit with his mom?

5. What does Rodrick claim will happen if Greg's belly button is untied?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Greg meet Maddox?

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

3. What kind of music does Greg want to play?

4. Why does Greg stay up all night studying psychology?

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

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

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

8. Why is Greg's mom in a good mood after her classes?

9. Why does Greg want to return to the Selsam's house?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg's mom hopes that Maddox will be a positive influence on Greg. What does Greg's mom think are characteristics Greg should glean from Maddox? Do you think Maddox is a good role model?

Essay Topic 2

When Greg is confronted about lying he writes in his diary about everyone who has ever lied to him. How does Greg's reaction relate to his maturity level?

Essay Topic 3

Greg's mom begins to worry about Greg's deception. What has Greg been lying about? Which examples are actually Greg's fault and which are unintentional? Does the difference matter to his mom?

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