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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Greg find the family’s laundry in the laundromat?
(a) In a dryer.
(b) Dumped on the floor.
(c) Dry and folded on a table.
(d) In the laundry hamper.

2. Who sets off the flare gun?
(a) Mom.
(b) Rodrick.
(c) Manny.
(d) Dad.

3. What is keeping the family from getting the deskunking supplies they need?
(a) They think a shower will be enough.
(b) They want to try simpler techniques first.
(c) They are allergic to some of the ingredients.
(d) They have to wait until the camp store opens in the morning.

4. Why must people be saved from the horseshoe pit?
(a) There are stinging ants in it.
(b) The pit had turned to quicksand.
(c) There are ticks in it.
(d) There are snakes in it.

5. What does it take for the family to make happy memories?
(a) New friends.
(b) A miracle.
(c) Beautiful weather.
(d) A busy campground.

6. What does Mom tell Greg regarding how to use the shower and laundromat?
(a) He only has five minutes to take a shower or to load a washer.
(b) He must pay for soap.
(c) He must use quarters to run the shower and clothes dryer.
(d) He must use only cold water.

7. Why does Mom not let the family go back to the camper too soon?
(a) The camper needs to air out.
(b) They all need showers.
(c) They have to run errands.
(d) They have to do something fun first.

8. How does the family eat at the end of the story, according to Greg?
(a) Like kings.
(b) Very poorly.
(c) They hardly eat.
(d) Very healthy.

9. Why does Mom want the family to go to the pool party?
(a) She wants to meet other moms.
(b) It is very hot out, and they can all cool off.
(c) She thinks it will turn their trip around.
(d) She hopes to win free prizes.

10. What does Greg realize when they arrive at the fishing spot?
(a) The boys are there to misbehave.
(b) The boys are only there to talk and argue.
(c) The boys love to have deep discussions.
(d) The boys are really good at fishing.

11. Why does everyone suddenly hurry out of the pool and off the pool deck?
(a) There is a bear nearby.
(b) There is a skunk on the pool deck.
(c) There is terrible lightning and thunder.
(d) The pool has a leak.

12. Who does not jump into the stream?
(a) Manny.
(b) Rodrick.
(c) Mom.
(d) Greg.

13. What does Greg notice about the people at the pool party?
(a) They are mostly lounging around and eatting.
(b) They are having so much fun, and he wants to join in.
(c) They are acting even wilder than they were the other day, including the adults.
(d) They are swimming laps.

14. What do some of the teenagers eat?
(a) Watermelons once used as ammunition.
(b) Food from a nearby grill.
(c) Ice cream from the snack shack.
(d) Fish they caught earlier that day.

15. What weapons do the boys use against the teenagers attacking them?
(a) Spears.
(b) Lawn darts.
(c) Pool noodles.
(d) Water guns.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Greg try to get out of swimming in the lake?

2. What is Greg's plan, when the boys and camp director get in the pool?

3. By the time Greg gets to the shower house, why is the line wrapped around the building?

4. What happens towards the end of the games the boys are playing?

5. According to the rumor, what does one woman trade for 75 cents worth of quarters?

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