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

2. During lunch on Tuesday, what does Greg find in his soda?

3. What is the only things that birds do not touch during lunch on Wednesday?

4. After Greg gets Manny out of the pool on Thursday morning, how long does he spend scrubbing himself?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Greg not like spiders?

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Greg's mom tell everyone at lunch on Tuesday not to drink anything but bottled water?

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Greg’s parents decide to take a vacation over Christmas break. What are they trying to escape by going at that time? Why is it ironic that they go to the island to escape stress?

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