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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about Mom's behavior is making the narrator uneasy the last couple days before the trip?
(a) She has been taking lots of pictures to post on social media.
(b) It seems she might want to make the camping trip educational.
(c) She is hoping to find someplace they can all relax and do nothing.
(d) She has been researching adventure activities.

2. Where does the family stay the night before heading to a nearby national forest in the morning?
(a) In the parking lot of the adventure park.
(b) In Gramma's driveway.
(c) Along the highway.
(d) In a campground.

3. What does the narrator think about fishing?
(a) He thinks fishing is boring.
(b) He is scared to fish.
(c) He loves fishing.
(d) The only fish he eats is in the shape of a stick.

4. What does the narrator think it will take for his family to make happy memories together?
(a) Not much. They are always making happy memories.
(b) They will all have to be on their best behavior.
(c) Lots of good weather.
(d) A miracle.

5. Where do Rodrick and the narrator both want to go?
(a) Civil War battlefields.
(b) Thrills and Spills amusement park.
(c) The beach.
(d) Animal Safari.

6. Why must Greg take a cold shower in the camper?
(a) They have run out of propane.
(b) He is too hot to take a hot shower.
(c) The heater has not had time to heat the water.
(d) The camper does not have a heater.

7. How does Mom feel about time slowing down?
(a) Sad.
(b) Glad.
(c) Worried.
(d) Angry.

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

9. Where does Manny want to go on vacation?
(a) Civil War battlefields.
(b) A playground.
(c) Thrills and Spills amusement park.
(d) Animal Safari.

10. Why is it hard for the family that Dad is working from home?
(a) He is busy working all the time.
(b) When he has meetings, the rest of them have to pretend they are not there.
(c) He gets the whole family involved with his work.
(d) He gets very irritable with them.

11. Why was the narrator excited about going to the camper superstore?
(a) They had never been there before.
(b) They had never purchased anything from the store.
(c) He wants to climb the rock wall.
(d) He loves shopping at the camper superstore.

12. What does Greg think is nibbling on him in the lake?
(a) Crabs.
(b) Piranhas.
(c) Sea snakes.
(d) Sharks.

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

14. Where does Dad want to go on vacation?
(a) Animal Safari.
(b) Civil War battlefields.
(c) Museums.
(d) Thrills and Spills amusement park.

15. What is the downside to showing up last-minute to their new location?
(a) There are only small economy spots left.
(b) They have to pay an extra fee.
(c) They have to stay outside the campgrounds.
(d) There are no campsites.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the place the family first stops?

2. What is NOT a group of campers described by Greg?

3. Why does Mom say they can afford a camping trip?

4. What is the meadow the family tries to park in?

5. Why does Mom regret allowing Manny to sit in the front seat when traffic slows?

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