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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. Who or what are not represented in Greg's music section?

2. What grade is Tevin in?

3. What is Maddox not allowed to eat?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What experiment does Greg's mom try on her kids?

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

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

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

7. How does Greg meet Maddox?

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

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

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

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

Parents and teachers complain about the Spineticklers books. Are their concerns legitimate? How does Jeff Kinney make clear his opinion about banning books?

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