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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 is the camper unable to cross the stream?

2. Why does the family know they have to leave the camper, while in the middle of the stream?

3. What animal is hiding in the camper?

4. What does Greg think will happen to him, if he does not get back to his camper quickly?

5. According to the rumor, what does one woman trade for 75 cents worth of quarters?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Greg not like taking showers in public buildings?

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

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

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

6. Why does Mom's camera complicate things?

7. What does Greg learn about the boys at the RV camp?

8. How does Greg know that something is wrong at the camp?

9. Why is the canoe available for the family to use?

10. Why could Greg not really enjoy the shower?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Determination is a theme of this book. How is this theme revealed throughout the story? What does this say about the main characters? How does this affect the tone of the book? How does this theme also affect the reader?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The characters learn a great deal in this book. What are three things the family learns, as a whole? What evidence in the book supports this? How are they affected by these lessons?

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