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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. Why is Greg's mom disappointed in him?

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

4. Whose dad wants to ban books?

5. Why does Greg's piano teacher give up on him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Rodrick come through for Greg?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg's balloon is weighted down by a long letter he wrote. What does Greg's dedication to winning the contest say about him? How is he best motivated?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Greg worries himself sick about his mom embarrassing him at the Halloween party. How are his fears quelled? Why does it bother Greg that the girls like his mom so much?

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