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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 Thursday, what does the captain of a boat tell the Heffleys to avoid when he is first giving instructions?

2. What is the temperature on Wednesday morning?

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

4. How much do collared shirts cost to buy from the resort gift shop?

5. Where does Mrs. Heffley take Manny after she throws away his collection on Wednesday morning?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does a lifeguard tell Greg when Greg thinks he sees a dinosaur?

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

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

6. Why does Greg not like spiders?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

The novel could be categorized as a number of genres. What are two main genres that fit the story, and why would it fall under those categories?

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