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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. Who wants to swim in the lake?

2. Why is the camper unable to cross the stream?

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

4. What water source does the family use to deskunk themselves?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Greg's concerns regarding the access problem at the camp?

3. How do the boots get into trouble with their water guns?

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

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

6. Why do quarters become so valuable?

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

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

9. How different does the lake look compare to their first glimpse of it on the bridge?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From Greg’s perspective, the RV camp is an unruly place. From what you know of the camp, would you agree? Why or why not? Does this sound like a realistic campground experience? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The group of boys use Greg as a scapegoat. How and why does this happen? Are you surprised? Why or why not? How does Greg seem to feel about this? What does this reveal about him?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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