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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. Who pulls Greg up on the boat after he thinks he swallows a sea horse?

3. On Wednesday, how is Roderick helping a girl?

4. On Wednesday, what is Greg's favorite setting in the open-air shower?

5. When the Heffleys are riding in a banana boat, how many of them fall off when a wave hits?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the first thing that happens when the Heffleys ride a banana boat on Wednesday?

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

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

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

9. Why is eating outside on Tuesday for lunch a problem?

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

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

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?

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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