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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 Mom have the clerk at the camper superstore go over the supplies Dad had picked out?

2. What leaves a nasty smell next to the family's camper?

3. Why does the family not get out at their first stop?

4. Why does Greg not sleep well at the park?

5. How does Rodrick trick Greg into thinking he has a giant tick on him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What leads the family to choose to go camping?

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

3. How did the family end up going off the main road?

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

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

6. Why does the name of the RV park excite Greg?

7. Why are the narrator and his family getting tired of their time together?

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

9. Why did the family leave the camping superstore a bit nervous?

10. How does the narrator feel Mom treats Manny? Give two examples.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the story, the mom is pushy. How is she pushy? What does this say about her? How does this affect the family and their experiences together?

Essay Topic 2

The main characters in this book have high expectations regarding their camping trip. What is the general expectation of the whole family? How do they all end up disappointed over and over again? In your opinion, did they set the bar too high? Do they expect too much out of what seems to be their first camping trip? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What is the purpose of this book? Why might the author have written it? How is it relatable? Can most people relate to it, in some way? Why or why not?

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