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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. When Mr. Heffley comes outside on Wednesday morning, what does he say he found on the toilet seat?

2. What color does Greg remember that a chemical turned the water at the pool back home when someone peed in it?

3. Tuesday night, where does Mrs. Heffley say that Mr. Heffley spent the night?

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

5. How does Mr. Heffley say that he tried to get rid of what he found on the toilet seat on Wednesday morning?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where does the family find Rodrick after the turtle hatching on Wednesday night?

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

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

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

6. What does Greg say about eating at the swim-up bar, and why does the family have to leave before everyone finishes their food?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Overweight bags, Manny’s behavior, and other circumstances lead to unintended consequences. What are some unintended consequences the family faces? How does the family deal with the consequences? What is revealed through their actions about dealing with unintended consequences?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses foreshadowing to give readers to hint at what might happen in the story. How does the author use foreshadowing to give a glimpse of future events? How does foreshadowing affect suspense? How does foreshadowing affect the mood and tone in the story?

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