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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason, according to Greg, for why there is no clique at the top of the hierarchy?
(a) There are not enough rich kids, who are typically at the top of the high school clique hierarchy.
(b) There are so many small sub-cliques, that no one group is strong enough or popular enough to be at the top of the hierarchy.
(c) Several cliques have equal numbers and power, so they share the top position.
(d) All the kids at his school get along and see no need to have one clique at the top.

2. In Chapter 1, the fictitious author, Greg, wants the reader to keep in mind that high school is the worst other than possibly what?
(a) Middle school.
(b) Adulthood.
(c) Elementary school.
(d) Infancy.

3. When Greg calls Rachel, how does it go?
(a) Not at all as he had expected.
(b) Better than expected.
(c) Mostly as he had expected but slightly better.
(d) As he expected.

4. To what food does Greg compare himself?
(a) Fruit.
(b) String beans.
(c) Pudding.
(d) Steak.

5. In Chapter 12, what does Greg say is the simplest way to get people to like you?
(a) Let them talk and you listen.
(b) To buy them presents.
(c) To make them laugh.
(d) To compliment them.

6. What does Greg call what he did to get into Rachel's room?
(a) His Three-Step Method of Seduction.
(b) Slick.
(c) Off the hip.
(d) Actions of the Greg-o-nator.

7. What is the problem with Failed Girl Tactic #5?
(a) A girl’s boobs should never be complimented.
(b) He ends up with a girlfriend but not the girl he intended.
(c) He gives the girl too many insults and makes her cry.
(d) Once you act like a gentleman, you have to keep up the act to keep the girl.

8. Has Greg bothered with girls ever since his failed attempts?
(a) Yes, millions of times.
(b) Yes, a few times.
(c) No, never.
(d) Yes, a little.

9. What is Problem 4 regarding Earl's home life, according to Greg?
(a) The family is not very much into education.
(b) There is a great deal of noise and trash.
(c) There are not enough video games.
(d) There is little money.

10. What leads to Greg and Earl spending more time at Greg's home?
(a) Greg's home is closer to school.
(b) Earl's mom does not want Greg in her home.
(c) Greg's parents beg them to spend more time there.
(d) The situation at Earl's deteriorates even further.

11. How old is Greg?
(a) 16.
(b) 19.
(c) 18.
(d) 17.

12. Does the fictitious author say that he learned anything from Rachel, the girl with leukemia?
(a) No, nothing, and things are possibly less meaningful after he got to know Rachel.
(b) No, not much.
(c) Yes, some, but not as much as he had expected.
(d) Yes, a great deal, especially as he got to know Rachel.

13. How does Greg describe to Rachel the text her received from Earl?
(a) He lies and says he did not receive a text.
(b) He tells her that Earl told a funny joke.
(c) He refuses to describe it.
(d) It is about food and sex.

14. What types of guys does Greg say girls like?
(a) Good looking guys.
(b) Smart guys.
(c) Tall guys.
(d) Funny guys.

15. After Greg is hit by the rubber ball, what does he realize?
(a) He is still a wimp.
(b) He needs to learn how to throw a ball.
(c) How awesome it is to be a senior.
(d) Senior year is no different than any other year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rachel's initial reaction when Greg asks if she would like to hang out?

2. What is Greg's response when Rachel asks why all of a sudden he wants to be friends but ignores her at school?

3. What movie do Greg and Earl decide to make first?

4. What are Problems 2 and 3 regarding Earls' home life, according the Greg?

5. What makes Hebrew school very awkward for Greg?

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