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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Greg not sleep well at the park?
(a) He had too much sugar after dinner.
(b) The campers are so close he can hear everyone snoring.
(c) It is hot and stuffy in the camper.
(d) He is nervous about being in the park.

2. How long has the family been living in Gramma's basement at the start of the story?
(a) Two years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Two months.
(d) One year.

3. Why are the boys most excited about going camping?
(a) They get to make happy memories.
(b) It gives them the chance to see more of the country.
(c) They get to live in a camper.
(d) It gets them out of Gramma's basement.

4. The ranger then says the family needs to do what in the morning?
(a) Find a new campsite.
(b) Be careful, due to the bear.
(c) Clean up their garbage.
(d) Leave.

5. What does the narrator think his family needs?
(a) A new house.
(b) A vacation away from each other.
(c) A new car.
(d) More time together.

6. What is the name of the place the family first stops?
(a) The Grand Canyon.
(b) The Great Salt Lake.
(c) Culpers' Spy Ring.
(d) Culpepper's Ravine.

7. Why does the family end up swimming in the lake?
(a) The shower is not working.
(b) It looks inviting.
(c) The air conditioning in the camper is not working, and they want to cool off.
(d) They love swimming.

8. Why is the narrator envious of his friend Rowley?
(a) He is at home playing video games.
(b) He is on a European vacation.
(c) He is at an amusement park.
(d) He is away at camp.

9. Why does Mom say they can afford a camping trip?
(a) They avoid the expenses of hotels and eating at restaurants.
(b) They will camp at free locations.
(c) The camper they purchase is 75% off.
(d) Dad can work remotely and will not have to take off for a vacation.

10. Why does Mom regret allowing Manny to sit in the front seat when traffic slows?
(a) He yells at the drivers in front of them.
(b) He begins honking the horn.
(c) He sticks his head out the window.
(d) He begins to cry.

11. What is the problem with the camper?
(a) It is filthy.
(b) It has a broken axle.
(c) It does not have a bathroom.
(d) It is missing a tire.

12. What does Rodrick do when he is too hungry to wait for Gramma's friends to leave?
(a) He warms up leftover pizza in Gramma's dryer.
(b) He orders pizza and has it delivered.
(c) He comes upstairs to eat.
(d) He complains to Gramma that he is hungry.

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

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

15. Who is getting tired of all the togetherness in Gramma's basement?
(a) Mom.
(b) All of them.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Rodrick.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the family feel after leaving the camper superstore?

2. The family quickly jumps into the camper, just in time to see what?

3. Why does the family get off the main road?

4. When the family finally finds a place to camp for the night, where did they later discover they have parked?

5. When Greg cannot figure out how to get back on the path, how does he react?

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