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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. On Wednesday, how old does Greg say that he was when he first hated the thing that was in his slipper?

2. On Thursday morning, what is the activity at the Toddlers' Cabana?

3. On Tuesday, who has to get some medicine for Mr. Heffley's stomach?

4. Why does Mrs. Heffley decide they need to get back to the resort on Thursday?

5. How long does Greg's mother tell him he has to be in the water on Thursday?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does the captain of the boat tell the Heffleys about stingrays?

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

9. Why does Greg not like spiders?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg allows fear to color how he views reality. What does the author communicate about expectation versus reality through Greg and other characters?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The novel moves from Greg’s home to a busy airport to a tropical island. What are the various settings in the novel? How do the settings evoke feelings or set the tone in the novel?

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