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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 is Greg starting to have fun hanging around these boys?
(a) He has learned a lot about fishing.
(b) He has never had a group of friends before.
(c) He likes to get into mischief.
(d) He is happy to be away from his family.

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

3. What happens that leads both Dad and Greg to believe that being where they are after falling into the water is a bad place to be?
(a) They may get stuck in the muck at the bottom of the lake.
(b) The vehicle feels like a large drum, as it is shot at.
(c) They may get bitten by mosquitoes.
(d) They are on the opposite side of the lake from the camper.

4. Why is Greg nervous about hanging out with the boys?
(a) They are smarter than him.
(b) They are breaking camp rules.
(c) They are much better at fishing than him.
(d) They fight so much.

5. Why does Greg decide to tag along with the group of boys?
(a) He wants to get away from his family.
(b) He wants to make new friends.
(c) To appease his mom.
(d) He hopes to learn the ins and outs of the camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Greg realize when they arrive at the fishing spot?

2. What happens when Rodrick decides he wants out of the water vehicle the family is in?

3. What is NOT a reason Greg gives for disliking the lake?

4. When does the delivery truck arrive?

5. What is the outcome of the final battle between the boys and the teenagers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What upsets Greg the most about the man who takes over his shower? What does he do about it?

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

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

4. What does Greg quickly learn about the groups of boys from the camp?

5. What do the panicked campers do to access water?

6. Why do quarters become so valuable?

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

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

9. What are two problems Greg encounters, when he arrives at the bathhouse?

10. How does Campers' Eden become a paradise?

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