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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the boys hide, what pact do they make?
(a) If one of them gets caught, he will not tell on the others.
(b) They will not surrender.
(c) They will tattle on all the others, if one gets caught.
(d) The new guy will get in trouble.

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

3. What is Greg's plan, when the boys and camp director get in the pool?
(a) He decides to swim faster.
(b) He decides to go under water for as long as possible.
(c) He decides to tell his mom what has happened.
(d) He decides to get out.

4. What does the family forget to do before leaving the campsite?
(a) Get their laundry from the laundromat.
(b) Say goodbye to their new neighbors.
(c) Put out the campfire.
(d) Unhook the sewage line.

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

6. What is NOT a reason for why Greg finds the public showers uncomfortable?
(a) The shower house is unisex.
(b) The shower stalls are not very private.
(c) The water is cold.
(d) The shower stalls are very close together.

7. Why is the camper unable to cross the stream?
(a) It is stuck in the muck.
(b) It is stuck on a large rock.
(c) It has a flat tire.
(d) The water is too deep.

8. This section of the book (pages 115-136) begins on what day?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Wednesday.

9. What does the family notice about those who are swimming near them, while they are on the water?
(a) They are splashing and playing.
(b) They are diving in the water.
(c) They are wrinkling up their noses.
(d) They are in a hurry to get away.

10. Why does Greg get out of the shower before he is finished?
(a) He forgot to bring soap.
(b) He sees a spider in the shower.
(c) He has to use the restroom.
(d) His time ran out and he needs to put in another quarter.

11. Why are people hoarding supplies?
(a) They are throwing a large camp party and need supplies.
(b) They do not want to leave camp for supplies.
(c) They do not know when the supply truck will be able to get to camp.
(d) They think they may have to live in makeshift shelters.

12. How does Greg know that something is wrong in camp?
(a) He smells smoke.
(b) Everyone headed towards him has armfuls of groceries.
(c) He hears people stealing water from the showers.
(d) He hears screaming.

13. What is a group of teenagers doing?
(a) They are singing and dancing on the shore.
(b) They are shouting insults to those in the water.
(c) They are helping clean up trash along the shore.
(d) They are scaring those in the water.

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

15. As the pool party comes to an end, and everyone is beginning to leave, why does Greg think it best to stay in the pool?
(a) He is hoping his new friends will stop by the party.
(b) He wants to practice his strokes.
(c) He is having fun.
(d) He sees the boys and the camp director enter the pool area.

Short Answer Questions

1. Greg ends up washing the shampoo out of his hair where?

2. What water source does the family use to deskunk themselves?

3. What does Mom do to make it appear the family is having fun?

4. How does Greg feel about making new friends?

5. Who does not jump into the stream?

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