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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. What activities does Mrs. Heffley sign up for on Wednesday morning?

2. When Greg's family has lunch on Wednesday, to what does Greg compare the place where they eat?

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

4. Why does the captain on Thursday say that sharks do not go near the reefs?

5. Where does Greg take Manny after trying the Toddlers' Cabana on Thursday morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Greg's mom tell everyone at lunch on Tuesday not to drink anything but bottled water?

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

3. Why do the Heffleys decide not to explore some private islands?

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

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

6. How does Greg feel about the bonfire on the beach on Wednesday night?

7. Why does the banana boat have to be towed back to shore on Wednesday?

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

9. How does Mr. Heffley feel and what does he do after lunch on Tuesday?

10. On Tuesday night, why does Greg have trouble getting and then staying asleep the next morning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Heffley desperately wants a family photograph to take back from their vacation. Why is it so important for her to have a family photograph? What does the photograph symbolize and why?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Greg encounters a spider in the bathroom. How does Greg deal with the spider, and what does the incident reveal about fear and dealing with fear?

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