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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 did Greg's mom hope Maddox would be for Greg?

2. What happens when the fake brain one kid brings to class falls?

3. Where does Rodrick convince Greg to store his birthday money?

4. Which instrument does Greg have to play in order to go to the band party?

5. What does Greg's dad claim the ice cream truck music means?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Greg's final idea for getting into the Halloween party?

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

3. What reward will Rodrick and Greg receive for a job well done?

4. How does Rodrick come through for Greg?

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

6. What is Danny's dad upset about him doing?

7. How does Maddox react when he sees Greg playing video games?

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

9. Why is Greg worried about Mrs. Selsam influencing his mom?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg does not want to share credit with Rowley. Why does Rowley continue to help Greg? Would you put up with Greg as a friend?

Essay Topic 2

The author references the Cheese Touch incident from a previous book in the series. What is the purpose of this flashback? Should the author assume the reader has read all of the books?

Essay Topic 3

Greg feels like he becomes addicted to the Spineticklers series of books. What negative effects does he suffer? What positive effects do the books have on him? Why does he continue to search out the material?

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