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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. Where do the Heffleys finally eat lunch on Wednesday?

2. What does the doctor at the resort say about Greg when he examines him on Thursday?

3. What does Greg say is the age of a bear cub when its mother sends it out into the wild to take care of itself?

4. Why can the Heffleys not eat at the Clubhouse on Wednesday?

5. On Tuesday, which family member drinks water that is not bottled?

Short Essay Questions

1. On Wednesday, why is the Heffley family not allowed to eat at the Clubhouse?

2. Why does Greg try to watch a movie on Tuesday evening, and why can he not watch the movie?

3. Why is Greg not able to leave Manny at the Toddler Cabana on Thursday morning?

4. What does Greg try to do on Wednesday to get rid of a spider?

5. What does Greg say about his mom doing things for him and Rodrick?

6. What is the last activity the Heffley family participates in on Wednesday night?

7. What does Greg say about the boat the family takes for a cruise?

8. What does Mrs. Heffley make Greg and Rodrick do on Wednesday morning, and how does she enforce her orders?

9. On Wednesday, what is Rodrick doing when Greg finds him on page 132?

10. Why do the Heffleys decide to end their cruise early?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses comic relief to break the tension at certain points in the novel. When are some circumstances where the author uses comic relief? How does the use of comic relief relieve tension at certain points in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Greg finds it difficult to try new activities. Why does Greg find it difficult to try new things? What does Greg discover when he steps out of his comfort zone? How might Greg’s life be different if he was more willing to embrace new situations?

Essay Topic 3

The resort is advertised as a paradise. Why does Greg disagree that the island is a paradise? Based on the family’s experiences, is it false to advertise the resort as a paradise?

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