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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. How does the pig get sick?

2. What has changed about Greg's mom since she has been back in college?

3. Why does Mrs. Selsam want Greg to be friends with Maddox?

4. How does Rodrick cheat on chores?

5. What kind of city does Maddox build?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Greg say about Rodrick's lies?

4. How does Rodrick come through for Greg?

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. What happens when Greg's mom meets Tevin?

8. How is it ironic that Tevin is blamed for the apple?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Greg's lie about a bully turn into a real bullying situation with Tevin? What does it say about Greg's fear of punishment that he does not confess, even when he knows it makes a situation worse?

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

When Greg eats too many chocolate chips he goes to great lengths to cover it up. How does Greg's mistake lead to a great discovery? What does this say about ideas?

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