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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Greg’s family cover themselves in ketchup and mustard?
(a) They think it will rid them of the skunk smell.
(b) They think it will make a good costume for the camp costume party.
(c) They love ketchup and mustard.
(d) The family does not have any of the ingredients needed to rid themselves of the skunk smell.

2. Why would no one get close to Greg?
(a) Due to his smell.
(b) He is little and not noticeable.
(c) He will not get close to anyone else.
(d) He is dirty.

3. When the boys play a prank on the wood carver and get caught, what saves them?
(a) The camp director.
(b) Greg's mom.
(c) A bad thunderstorm.
(d) They know all the best hiding spots.

4. What happens when Rodrick decides he wants out of the water vehicle the family is in?
(a) The vehicle sinks.
(b) The rest of the family wants out too.
(c) The family stops him from getting out.
(d) The vehicle capsizes.

5. According to the rumor, what does one woman trade for 75 cents worth of quarters?
(a) Her camper.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her diamond ring.
(d) Her children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had destroyed the bridge into the camp?

2. Who wants to swim in the lake?

3. Who sets off the flare gun?

4. What is keeping the family from getting the deskunking supplies they need?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Greg think his mom has finally realized the family has had too much togetherness?

2. What happens to the group of boys as they played near the lake?

3. Why does Greg decide to go deep under water in the pool? Does this work? Why or why not?

4. What events lead to the family to try Greg's escape attempt?

5. What does Greg want to do on his own? What is his mom' response?

6. Why does Mom's camera complicate things?

7. Why does Greg, after returning with plastic utensils, hurry his family through dinner?

8. What is Mom's attitude about the chaos at camp?

9. How does this section (pages 137-184) end?

10. What does Greg say about being sprayed by a skunk?

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