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

2. What does Greg begin to do on his computer when hanging out with Maddox?

3. Which of Greg's friends is in band?

4. What score does Greg get on his reading tests?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Rodrick think he does not need college?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What details does the author use to help the reader tell the characters apart in the cartoons? Are the characters' pictures the way you imagine them from the descriptions?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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