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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 Greg was seven, what did he want to be when he grew up?

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

3. When Greg orders room service on Wednesday morning, what does he order?

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

5. During lunch on Tuesday, what makes off with about half of the Heffleys' lunch?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Greg not like spiders?

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

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

5. What does Greg say about the shower he takes on Wednesday morning?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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