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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 job does Greg want to have?

2. What happens when Greg blows hard on his instrument?

3. Why does Greg give up trying to engage Maddox?

4. Who does Greg claim stole his apple from his lunch?

5. What did Greg's mom hope Maddox would be for Greg?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Greg meet Maddox?

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

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

4. What lie does Greg tell about the pig?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

When Greg wants a new instrument his mom stands up for him. Why does Greg's dad choose this time to remind him of the piano situation? Why does Rodrick's guitar playing not help his case?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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