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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator not find Wildlife Bingo very fun?

2. What are some things the clerk at the camper superstore said they should be prepared for?

3. Why is it hard for the family that Dad is working from home?

4. Why does the ranger at the park warn the family of the dangers of fire?

5. Where do Rodrick and the narrator both want to go?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are two things that disappoint Greg about the RV park?

2. Why is the narrator excited about going camping?

3. Why are Mom and Dad excited about the camper, at this point in the story?

4. What does the family discover about Uncle Gary’s camper? How does this change their day?

5. How does the family end up getting told they need to leave the forest the next morning?

6. Why does Mom think an RV park is a good idea?

7. How does the narrator feel about how the summer is going so far? Why does he feel this way?

8. What are two things that the narrator likes about the camper?

9. What are two mishaps as the family takes back roads to seek their own adventures?

10. What are two reasons why the narrator so excited about the camping superstore?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This book is part of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Why does this series have this name? Do you think Greg is a wimp? Why or why not? How can all kids relate to what happens to Greg?

Essay Topic 2

The narrator has strong opinions about other characters and events in this story. What are two of his strongest opinions? Why might he have strong opinions? What do these reveal about him and his personality?

Essay Topic 3

Greg’s family finally makes some happy memories at the end of the story. How are they able to do this? Why are they unable to make happy memories throughout the rest of the book? How do others get in the way of their happiness? How can this be applied to real life?

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