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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator wish he had been born at an earlier time?
(a) He could have had the chance to actually discover something.
(b) He would have enjoyed a quiet life.
(c) He could have been a farm hand.
(d) Life would have been simpler.

2. Greg tries to tell his mom that coming here might have been a mistake, but what does she tell him?
(a) He is probably right.
(b) He is too sensitive.
(c) They may have come at the wrong time of year.
(d) He just needs to get used to it.

3. Why does the family not get out at their first stop?
(a) There is no place to park, as the place is packed.
(b) The majority of the family does not want to stop.
(c) The activities are not geared towards small children.
(d) The ticket price is too high.

4. What is the meadow the family tries to park in?
(a) A farm.
(b) Someone's backyard.
(c) A garden.
(d) A nature preserve.

5. Why does the narrator begin to tire of the drive?
(a) He misses Gramma.
(b) His family is already annoying him.
(c) The ride is uncomfortable.
(d) Everything starts to look the same.

6. The family quickly jumps into the camper, just in time to see what?
(a) A hawk fly onto a branch.
(b) A skunk walk near the camper.
(c) A bear come out of the forest.
(d) A deer enter the clearing near their camper.

7. What concerns the narrator regarding Mom's behavior towards Manny?
(a) She ignores him.
(b) She is babying him.
(c) She gives him too many responsibilities.
(d) She is cruel to him.

8. How does Greg end up embarrassed on the Fun Float?
(a) His float flips over.
(b) He needs to use the bathroom.
(c) He ends up with a terrible sunburn.
(d) His swim trunks get ripped off by fast-moving water.

9. Why does the narrator not want to visit local vacation sites?
(a) They are dangerous.
(b) They are boring.
(c) He has seen them all on field trips.
(d) They are too expensive.

10. Why does the ranger at the park warn the family of the dangers of fire?
(a) The trees are old.
(b) It rained just the other day.
(c) It has not rained lately.
(d) The trees are very close together.

11. Why does the narrator not find Wildlife Bingo very fun?
(a) Wildlife makes him nervous.
(b) He does not care for Bingo.
(c) They cannot identify half the animals they see along the side of the road.
(d) It makes him car sick.

12. Why does Mom like the idea of the RV life?
(a) They can make fun memories.
(b) They can record their experiences and become famous on the internet.
(c) They can see more of the country.
(d) They can learn new skills.

13. What does Gramma want the family to do when her friends come over?
(a) Invite their own friends over.
(b) Leave the house.
(c) Stay out of sight.
(d) Join in.

14. A flaming what ends up on Dad’s knee?
(a) Twig.
(b) Hotdog.
(c) Marshmallow.
(d) Spark.

15. What is Gramma's response when the narrator says he calls first dibs on the guest bedroom?
(a) She does not want him in there.
(b) It is too small for him.
(c) It is under construction.
(d) It is already taken.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the family not have any money?

2. Why does the narrator believe that Noah probably regretted having birds on the ark?

3. Who is getting tired of all the togetherness in Gramma's basement?

4. Why does the family end up swimming in the lake?

5. Why must Greg take a cold shower in the camper?

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